Teachers; new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; alternative teacher preparation programs; alternative placement teaching certificates; effective date; emergency.

Summary

The bill lets school districts, education service agencies, colleges, and other nonprofits offer approved alternative programs that lead to teacher certification. The Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability will review applications, approve providers within 60 days, and run a public awareness campaign. Candidates who finish an approved program and meet standard certification requirements can receive a teaching certificate.

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