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AR SB176

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Alan Clark

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Reduces the required degree for Commissioner of Education from a master's degree to a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Maintains the requirement of 10 years' direct or indirect experience as a teacher, with 5 years in an administrative or supervisory role in education
  • Removes the requirement that the Commissioner hold a valid state teacher's license
  • Clarifies that experience can include work as a teacher, administrator, or policy maker in the field of education
  • Requires candidates to be persons of good moral character, recognized as education leaders, and technically qualified to direct the department's work

Legislative Description

To Modify The Qualifications For A Person To Serve As The Commissioner Of Education.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Education1/29/2015

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