Bill > S286

This bill aims to ensure diversity in public education by amending existing laws related to educator certification. The key provisions are: 1. To be eligible for a provisional educator certificate, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree, pass a two-part test (writing and subject matter) or satisfy alternative measures of proficiency in communication, literacy, and subject matter, and be of sound moral character. 2. To be eligible for a provisional educator certificate with advanced standing, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree, pass the two-part test or satisfy alternative proficiency measures, have completed a state-approved teacher preparation program, and be of sound moral character. 3. The state board will establish competency-based vocational-technical teacher training standards, requiring passing performance and written tests or satisfying alternative proficiency measures, as well as completion of an approved seminar on teaching skills and methods. The bill aims to diversify the teaching workforce by expanding pathways to certification, including alternative measures of proficiency, while maintaining standards for effective instruction and communication.