| Last Action | 03/22/24: to Committee on Committees (S) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to teachers. |
| Bill Documents |
Current/Final
Introduced |
| Bill Request Number | 1660 |
| Sponsors | K. Timoney, G. Brown Jr., B. Chester-Burton |
| Summary of Original Version | Amend KRS 161.030 to specify that an individual who completes a preparation program and passes the required assessments shall receive a five year professional certificate; specify that an out-of-state teacher who passes the required assessments shall receive a five year professional certificate; remove the provisions for a teacher internship requirement; specify that teacher certification shall be awarded upon successful completion of an educator preparation program or alternative certification pathway and passing of the required assessment and shall not be dependent on employment; create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 creating a new teacher induction and mentor program; require the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) to develop standards and guidance for the program; require the EPSB to develop evaluations for new teachers; require the EPSB to submit and annual report to the Legislative Research Commission; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 161 to make conforming changes; repeal KRS 161.1222, relating to the pilot teacher internship program. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Education, Elementary and Secondary - New teacher induction and mentor program, implementation Education, Elementary and Secondary - Professional certification, requirements Teachers - New teacher induction and mentor program, participation Teachers - Professional certification, requirements Boards and Commissions - Education Professional Standards Board, new teacher induction and mentor program, standards Reports Mandated - Education Professional Standards Board, new teacher induction and mentor program, report requirement |
| Jump to Proposed Amendments | House Committee Substitute 1 |
| Votes | Vote History |
| 02/26/24 |
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| 03/08/24 |
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| 03/12/24 |
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| 03/13/24 |
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| 03/14/24 |
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| 03/21/24 |
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| 03/22/24 |
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| Amendment | House Committee Substitute 1 |
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| Summary | Retain original provisions, except remove language requiring an offer of employment prior to receiving teacher certification. |
| Index Headings |
Education, Elementary and Secondary - Teacher certification, optional routes Education, Higher - Teacher certification, optional routes Teachers - Certification, optional routes |
Last updated: 4/22/2024 3:57 PM (EDT)