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MO HB2790

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kathryn Swan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "visiting scholars certificate" allowing individuals with relevant bachelor's degrees, higher degrees, occupational licenses, or industry-recognized credentials to teach in Missouri public schools for grades 9 and above
  • Initial visiting scholars certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed a maximum of two times
  • Applicants must obtain verification from a hiring school district, complete a background check, and submit an application to the state board of education
  • Renewal requires completion of district-required professional development and a satisfactory performance-based teacher evaluation
  • Certificate is limited to content areas for which the applicant's academic degree or professional experience qualifies them

Legislative Description

Establishes a visiting scholars certificate of license to teach

Last Action

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

4/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Education4/26/2016
Elementary And Secondary Education3/31/2016

Full Bill Text

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