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NM HB266

NM HB266
Special Education Teacher Licenses


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Introduced
02/09/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
03/06/2021
Passed
03/20/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL; CHANGING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ALTERNATIVE LEVEL ONE TEACHING LICENSE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS; GRANDFATHERING CURRENT LICENSEES.

AI Summary

This bill changes the requirements for an alternative level one teaching license for special education teachers in New Mexico. It specifies that to obtain this license, a person must have a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree and pass certain assessments. Additionally, for a special education alternative license, the person must complete a 15-week apprenticeship under a more experienced special education teacher and take related coursework. The bill also grandfathers in current alternative level one special education license holders, allowing them to retain their licenses without needing to apply for a new one. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Education, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 129 - Apr. 8 (on 03/20/2021)

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