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Relating to licensure renewal requirements adopted by rule by the board of educational examiners
Sponsored by the House Education Committee
Topics:K–12 educationProfessional licensing
Same legislation: HF 660
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 23, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 25, 2021
- Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2021
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 11, 2021
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 30, 2021
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 21, 202146–0
- Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2021
- Done: Signed into lawMay 19, 2021
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Teachers looking to renew their licenses could earn up to half of their required credits through personalized professional development plans. They can also get these credits by finishing approved courses from specific licensed programs or state-approved education agencies.1
Read the official explanation
This bill requires that rules adopted by the board of educational examiners which establish licensure renewal requirements must provide that up to half of the units needed for licensure renewal may be earned by successfully completing an individualized professional development plan as verified by the supervising licensed evaluator, or by successfully completing professional development courses or programs offered by a professional development program licensed by the board, or by a practitioner preparation institution or area education agency approved by the state board of education.
Senate subcommittee
Named March 16, 2021. On March 18, 2021 it recommended passage.
- Sen. Chris Cournoyer R
- Sen. Eric Giddens D
- Sen. J. Taylor
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
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