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AR HB1189

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Deann Vaught

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-17-2806(d) governing novice teacher mentoring requirements within the Teacher Excellence and Support System
  • Creates an exemption from mandatory novice teacher mentoring for teachers who have completed a Division of Elementary and Secondary Education-approved year-long residency program
  • Novice teacher mentoring requirements remain in place for all other novice teachers, including training to increase retention, establish professional norms, and improve student achievement
  • Sponsored by Representative Vaught and Senator G. Leding; approved February 25, 2025 as Act 135 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Novice Teacher Mentoring Requirements Under The Teacher Excellence And Support System; And For Other Purposes.

Last Action

Notification that HB1189 is now Act 135

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/11/2025
Education1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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