Bill > HB306

This bill establishes a new Military Veteran Temporary Teaching Certificate in Alabama, allowing veterans with at least 48 months of active duty and an honorable discharge to teach in fields that typically require a bachelor's degree. To qualify, applicants must also pass a criminal background check, be recommended by a school administrator, have completed 60 college credits with a 2.5 GPA, and achieve a passing score on the 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 school years. The temporary certificate is valid for five school years, can only be issued once, and is not renewable, with the department required to inform recipients of its expiration and pathways to full professional certification. The State Board of Education will create rules to implement these provisions, and the act will take effect on October 1, 2026.