Bill > HB3337

This bill clarifies the conditions under which substitute teachers with a restricted substitute teacher permit (typically those with an associate's degree) can serve for extended periods. Currently, these substitutes are limited to 10 consecutive days of teaching. The new provision allows these substitutes to teach beyond the 10-day limit in specific circumstances: when a school is using a substitute in a long-term position and no short-term or long-term substitutes are available to fill the position. However, if other short or long-term substitutes bid on the job, the restricted substitute's position will be terminated. This change is designed to help schools address teacher shortages by providing more flexibility in hiring substitutes, particularly in situations where qualified educators are scarce. The bill is part of a broader effort to address critical teacher shortages, and the provision will remain in effect until June 30, 2026, giving schools and education administrators time to adapt to and evaluate the new policy.