Bill > SB149

This bill establishes a new Military Veteran Temporary Teaching Certificate in Alabama, allowing individuals with at least 48 months of active duty military service and an honorable discharge to teach in fields that normally require a bachelor's degree. To qualify, applicants must also pass a background check, be recommended by a school administrator, have completed 60 college credits with a 2.5 GPA, and pass a relevant Praxis content test, which is part of the Alabama Educator Certification Assessment Program (AECAP). Once employed, these temporary certificate holders will be assigned a mentor for at least two years. The temporary certificate is valid for five school years, can only be issued once, and cannot be renewed, nor does time served under it count towards permanent teaching status. Individuals with this temporary certificate are also ineligible for emergency certificates. The bill mandates that the Department of Education inform recipients of their certificate's expiration date and provide guidance on how to obtain a professional teaching certificate, with the State Board of Education responsible for creating the necessary rules for implementation, and the act taking effect on October 1, 2026.

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