ME LD1357

Directs the State Board of Education to create alternative pathways for industrial arts teacher certification, covering subjects like automotive repair, welding, electrical, carpentry, and computer-aided design

Requires applicants to have completed a registered apprenticeship with a statewide or national apprenticeship organization

Requires a 2-year degree or certificate from an accredited technical institution

Mandates minimum 36 months of paid work or teaching experience in a career and technical field, with at least 12 months at a supervisory level completed within the 5 years preceding application

Creates a separate endorsement category for industrial arts teachers distinct from other teaching endorsements