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DE HB163

Bill

Status

Passed

8/9/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Delaware Department of Education to issue an initial teaching license (valid up to 4 years) to applicants certified by the U.S. Department of Defense as Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Instructors

  • Allows JROTC Instructors with DOD certification and at least 4 years of experience working as a JROTC Instructor in a school to receive a continuing license if they apply before July 1, 2024

  • Removes the Special Institute for Teacher Licensure and Certification Program as a pathway to initial licensure

  • Eliminates the "meritorious new teacher candidate designation" as an alternative route to initial licensure

  • Cleans up and reorganizes statutory subsection lettering to reflect the removal of outdated provisions

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Educator Licensure And Certification.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Education6/22/2023
Education5/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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