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This bill addresses certification violations for school staff by establishing a comprehensive process for identifying, reporting, and resolving instances where teachers or educational personnel do not meet state certification requirements. The Department of Education is required to notify a school district's superintendent within 30 days of discovering a certification violation. The superintendent must then develop and submit an action plan to resolve the violation within 30 days and provide written updates to the department every 30 days until the issue is resolved. If the superintendent fails to submit an action plan or provide updates, the department must notify the school board, which then becomes responsible for developing and submitting a remediation plan. The bill also mandates that the Department of Education monitor school administrative units for compliance with certification requirements. As an enforcement mechanism, the commissioner can impose a financial penalty of up to $1,000 per day, which will be deducted from the school administrative unit's state subsidy until the certification violations are fully resolved. This approach aims to ensure that all educational personnel meet the necessary professional standards and that school districts take prompt action to address any certification deficiencies.

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