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Requiring the board of educational examiners to establish additional endorsements for instruction related to fine arts, mathematics, and science
Topics:K–12 education
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 15, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 4, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2221
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 2221 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2221 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary The board of educational examiners must create new teaching certifications for fine arts, math, and science. To get one of these new certifications, a person must have a bachelor's degree from an approved college or university.1
Read the official explanation
This bill requires the board of educational examiners (BOEE) to adopt rules that establish additional endorsements for instruction related to fine arts, mathematics, and science. The BOEE is prohibited from granting an applicant such an endorsement unless the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. These provisions are repealed July 1, 2030.
Changed since by amendments S-5213, H-8066; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 15, 2026. On January 29, 2026 it recommended passage.
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