IN SB0204

Charter school teachers who demonstrate effectiveness for 2+ consecutive years become eligible for an initial practitioner professional educator license in their content area, effective July 1, 2026

Removes the STEM major requirement for initial practitioner licenses, allowing individuals with any bachelor's degree (2.5+ GPA) to qualify after completing 9 academic credits in teaching methods and passing required examinations

Increases the threshold for state educational institution capital projects requiring Commission for Higher Education review from $2 million to $3 million, effective July 1, 2026

Students in health profession education programs cannot be required to receive immunizations for enrollment or clinical training if they object based on sincerely held religious beliefs, applying to contracts entered into after July 1, 2026

State educational institutions must award course credit for satisfactory AP exam scores and Cambridge International Advanced A/AS Level exams that correspond to courses in the core transfer library