MS HB224

Exempts educators with 25 or more years of teaching experience as a licensed educator in Mississippi (or in any state with reciprocity) from requirements to present continuing education units (CEUs) or semester hours for license renewal, effective July 1, 2015.

Applies to educators renewing licenses or obtaining licensure through reciprocity who have evidenced intent to renew or obtain an educator license through the Office of Educator Licensure.

Exemption applies regardless of the specific classification of educator license sought.

Amends Section 37-3-2 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add this provision to the educator licensure and renewal standards.