House Bill 1531 Summary

• Allows individuals without a teaching license to teach any subject except elementary education, special education, mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies if they have a high school diploma, at least 4,000 hours of relevant work experience over five years, and either a certificate/license/degree in the subject or a passing Praxis content test score.

• Requires school district administrators to submit written requests to the education standards and practices board demonstrating inability to locate qualified applicants before permits can be issued.

• Mandates background checks for all individuals seeking teaching permits under this alternative certification program.

• Permits school boards to authorize unlicensed teachers for up to three years maximum, with authority to terminate employment at will.

• Requires the education standards and practices board to report to legislative management during 2019-20 and 2021-22 interim periods on the program's effectiveness, instruction quality, and whether continuation is recommended.

• Expires July 31, 2023.