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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
Introduced Session
131st Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill allows the Commissioner of Education to grant an extension of a conditional teaching certification in the case of extenuating circumstances. The request for an extension must be accompanied by supporting documentation of the circumstances. The bill also allows the Commissioner of Education to waive a requirement for a teaching certificate if the individual seeking the issuance of the certificate holds a National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The bill directs the State Board of Education to amend its rules about the requirements for a conditional teaching certificate to allow for a holder of a National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards to be granted a waiver for a student teaching requirement.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Commissioner of Education to grant an extension of a conditional teaching certification in the case of extenuating circumstances, such as public health emergencies or illness. The bill also allows the Commissioner to waive the student teaching requirement for individuals who hold a National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Additionally, the bill directs the State Board of Education to amend its rules to allow a National Board Certification to fulfill the student teaching eligibility requirement for a teaching certification.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, May 9, 2023 (on 05/09/2023)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Education Excellence
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=712&snum=131 | 02/15/2023 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN071201.pdf | 03/16/2023 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0481&item=1&snum=131 | 02/15/2023 |
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