Teachers; creating the Local Teacher Licensure Act; authorizing school district boards of education to recommend teacher licensure or certification. Effective date. Emergency.

Summary

The bill creates the Local Teacher Licensure Act, giving district boards of education the power to evaluate and recommend teacher licensure or certification applications. The State Board of Education must review each recommendation and act within 30 days, or the license is automatically approved if the recommendation meets all statutory requirements. The change aims to speed up hiring and reduce teacher shortages, especially in rural and high‑need districts.

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