Bill > HB1323

This bill modifies Indiana's teacher licensing requirements by creating a new exemption for certain individuals seeking an initial practitioner license. Specifically, the bill allows individuals seeking licenses in specific content areas (such as physical education, music, art, English/language arts, mathematics, reading, or health) to be exempt from demonstrating proficiency in their subject area of teaching if they meet certain academic criteria. To qualify for this exemption, the individual must hold at least a bachelor's degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher from an accredited postsecondary institution in the content area or a related field in which they wish to teach. The exemption applies to licenses ranging from kindergarten through grade 12, depending on the specific content area. This change, which will take effect on July 1, 2025, aims to provide more flexibility in teacher licensing while still maintaining certain academic standards. The bill preserves existing requirements for demonstrating proficiency in pedagogy and, for elementary school teachers, comprehensive scientifically based reading instruction skills.

Education

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1323/details