Bill > S3162

Introduced Session

This bill directs the State Board of Education to authorize the issuance of a biotechnology endorsement to the career and technical education certificate. The endorsement authorizes the holder to teach students in grades nine through 12 in all public schools. The bill requires a candidate seeking a career and technical education teaching certification with a biotechnology endorsement is required to possess a bachelor's degree in biotechnology, biomedical science, microbiology, or a related field; possess a master's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field; possess a career and technical education certification with a medical laboratory technician endorsement; or have demonstrated industry work experience in biotechnology, biomedical science, microbiology, or a related field.

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Angela Mcknight (D)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 05/09/2024)

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