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IN HB1431
Bill
Status
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Goodrich
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AI Summary
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School corporations in joint career and technical education programs may add new courses provided by Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University without approval from the joint program management board or governing body.
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After June 30, 2019, schools may employ unlicensed vocational instructors who have either 6,000 hours of work experience in the preceding 5 years, or 4,000 hours in the preceding 10 years combined with additional qualifications such as passing a competency test, holding occupational licensure, completing a relevant 2-year degree, or finishing an approved apprenticeship.
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Unlicensed instructors must complete required training and undergo an expanded criminal history check and child protection index search.
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Administrative rule 511 IAC 8-2-6, which required vocational teachers to be licensed by the Department of Education, is voided.
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Effective date is January 1, 2019 (retroactive), with an emergency declaration for immediate effect.
Legislative Description
Career and technical education. Provides that a school corporation that is a member of a joint program of career and technical education (joint program) may add a new career and technical education course to its curriculum without approval from the management board of the technical joint program or the governing body overseeing the joint program if the course is provided by either Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University. Voids an administrative rule that requires a school corporation to ensure that a teacher of a secondary school vocational program is licensed by the department of education. Provides that, after June 30, 2019, a school corporation, school, or a secondary school vocational program may employ an instructor who does not have a license if the instructor meets certain occupational and training requirements.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
1/15/2019