SB0010 Summary

• Allows applicants to obtain a paraprofessional educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations by passing a paraprofessional competency test instead of completing an associate's degree or 60 semester hours of higher education coursework.

• Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules implementing a paraprofessional competency test under Section 21B-30(c-5).

• Updates charter school employment provisions to reference Article 21B licensure requirements instead of Article 21 certification requirements, reflecting the new educator licensure system.

• Clarifies that teachers returning to school districts from charter school employment must be assigned to positions requiring their licensure and legal qualifications.

• Extends the alternative provisional educator endorsement validity from 2 years to potentially 4 years for charter school employees.