SB 1042 Summary

• Establishes alternative pathways for teacher certification including classroom-based preparation programs operated by school districts and charter schools, requiring student achievement data and superintendent verification of teacher performance.

• Creates a "subject matter expert standard teaching certificate" for individuals with expertise in specific content areas, allowing five years of work experience or relevant degrees to substitute for traditional education requirements and proficiency exams.

• Eliminates provisional certificates and requires standard certificates be issued to all applicants; allows reciprocal certification for teachers with valid out-of-state certificates without additional state requirements.

• Authorizes school districts and charter schools to serve as alternative preparation program providers with reduced regulatory restrictions; allows emergency teacher certification holders with bachelor's degrees to enroll in classroom-based preparation programs.

• Requires state board of education to adopt new rules for alternative teacher and administrator preparation programs by November 15, 2017, that are substantially different from traditional program rules.