HR 0069 Summary

• Urges the Indiana House Education Committee to study the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), its teaching standards, assessments, and research on its impact on teacher development and student performance.

• Directs the committee to examine whether student learning and achievement are captured in the National Board's evidence-based standards and certification process.

• Requires review of studies regarding National Board Certification's impact on developing, recognizing, and retaining effective teachers with the goal of improving student learning.

• Instructs the committee to explore legislation authorizing a pilot program to increase the number of Indiana teachers seeking National Board Certification across the state.