Bill > S3523

Introduced Session

This bill directs the State Board of Education to authorize the issuance of a general science endorsement to the instructional certificate. The endorsement authorizes the holder to teach a biological science, chemistry, earth science, physical science, or physics course in grades nine through 12. The bill requires the State board to establish appropriate requirements for the endorsement that provide a teacher with the special knowledge and skills necessary to work with students in these grades. The bill permits teachers holding a biological science, chemistry, earth science, physical science, or physics endorsement prior to the establishment of the general science endorsement, upon application to the State Board of Examiners, to be issued the general science endorsement established by the bill.

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Nellie Pou (D)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 06/28/2024)

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