Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 561 (Ch. 2026-106)
Summary
The measure creates competency‑based programs that let people with non‑education bachelor's degrees earn teaching credentials, and it broadens who can receive a temporary certificate, including veterans and teachers with expired licenses. It also sets new rules for restoring expired certificates and requires state teaching centers to provide a free professional‑learning system for eligible educators. The changes aim to address teacher shortages and simplify certification.
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