CT SB00273

Department of Education shall review teacher certification statutes and regulations by January 1, 2023, identifying obsolete provisions, evaluating effectiveness, and analyzing barriers to recruitment and retention of teaching candidates.

State Board of Education may issue career and technical pathways instructor permits for school years 2022-2023 to individuals with specialized training in manufacturing, allied health, computer technology, engineering, or construction trades.

Permit holders must have an associate or bachelor's degree in their field (or industry credential) plus minimum two years of work experience, and may teach part-time positions of no more than 20 classroom instructional hours per week.

Schools employing permit holders must provide academic and classroom support services and ensure regular supervision by superintendent or designated administrator.

Permit holders cannot displace currently employed certified teachers and are not automatically eligible for teachers' retirement system membership solely based on the permit.