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GA HB1357

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

Tyler Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 20-2-984 to require the Professional Standards Commission's standards and procedures for teacher certification programs to be neutral with respect to whether programs are provided by for-profit or not-for-profit entities
  • Requires the Commission to consider nationally accredited teacher certification programs located outside of Georgia, provided they meet the Commission's academic accreditation and certification requirements
  • Applies specifically to multiple or alternative routes to professional teacher certification, including alternative and nontraditional programs under Code Section 20-2-206
  • Offered as a Senate Committee on Education and Youth substitute to the original House bill

Legislative Description

Professional Standards Commission; standards and procedures for certification programs; provisions

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Education and Youth3/11/2022
Education2/15/2022

Full Bill Text

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