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GA HB1307
Bill
Status
Passed
5/20/2010
Primary Sponsor
Rick Austin
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AI Summary
- Suspends professional learning requirements for certification renewal for teachers with clear renewable certificates and for paraprofessionals from July 1, 2010, through July 1, 2015
- Eliminates the option to fulfill computer skill competency requirements by completing a course (such as the phase one InTech model training program), leaving only the testing option
- Retains the requirement that educators may demonstrate computer skill competency by receiving satisfactory results on a basic computer skill competency test administered on-site at their assigned school
- Holders of valid Georgia life certificates or valid National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificates remain exempt from state renewal requirements, except for background checks
- Amends Code Section 20-2-200 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to teacher certification
Legislative Description
Teacher certification; learning requirements for renewal; temporarily suspend
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2010
Committee Referrals
Education and Youth3/24/2010
Education3/9/2010
Full Bill Text
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