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IN HB1274
Bill
Status
1/10/2019
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Wesco
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AI Summary
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Indiana Department of Education must grant initial practitioner licenses to individuals who hold a bachelor's degree, pass a criminal background check, and complete the American Board alternative teacher certification program
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Licensed individuals may teach only the subject matter and grade levels covered by their American Board certification
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Initial practitioner license holders become eligible for a full practitioner license after teaching for at least 3 years
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Teachers licensed through this pathway qualify as "new teachers" under the Indiana new educator induction pilot program
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State board rules implementing this section cannot impose additional qualification requirements beyond those specified in the bill
Legislative Description
Teacher licensure. Requires the department of education to grant an initial practitioner license to an individual who: (1) holds at least a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from a postsecondary educational institution; (2) submits fingerprints and any required fees for a national criminal history background check and has not been convicted of certain crimes; and (3) successfully completes the American Board alternative teacher certification program. Provides that an individual who receives an initial practitioner license by meeting these conditions: (1) is authorized to teach the subject matter and grade levels for which the individual has successfully completed the American Board alternative teacher certification program; and (2) is eligible to receive a practitioner license after teaching for at least three years under the initial practitioner license. Provides that an individual who holds an initial practitioner license under these conditions is a "new teacher" for purposes of the Indiana new educator induction pilot program.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
1/10/2019