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IN HB1437
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Curt Nisly
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AI Summary
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Amends IC 20-28-5-12 to add a new proficiency requirement for initial practitioner teaching licenses effective July 1, 2015.
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Individuals seeking teaching licenses must demonstrate knowledge of best practices in providing classroom instruction to students with disabilities (as defined in IC 20-35-1-2).
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Proficiency may be demonstrated through a written examination or other procedures prescribed by the state department of education.
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The state board must adopt rules to validate and implement the examination, establish proficiency scores, and determine conditions for waiving requirements for teachers licensed in other states.
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Exempts individuals who held an Indiana limited, reciprocal, or standard teaching license before June 30, 1985 from the new requirement.
Legislative Description
Teacher education. Provides that an individual who seeks to obtain a teaching license must demonstrate proficiency in knowledge of best practices in providing classroom instruction to a student who is a child with a disability.
Last Action
Representative Harman added as coauthor
1/22/2015