Bill > H5309

This bill enacts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact" into South Carolina law, allowing the state to join with other states that adopt the same compact. The primary purpose of this compact is to make it easier for teachers to move between participating states by creating a streamlined pathway for licensure, supporting military spouses who are teachers, and improving the exchange of information between states regarding teacher licenses and any disciplinary actions. It aims to remove barriers that prevent qualified teachers from being hired in new states, thereby supporting teacher retention and ensuring that education officials can hire competent educators. The compact establishes a commission to oversee its implementation and includes definitions for key terms like "active military member," "adverse action" (meaning disciplinary actions like suspension or revocation of a license), "licensing authority" (the entity responsible for teacher licenses), and "member state" (any state that has adopted the compact). It outlines how teachers can obtain licenses in new states under the compact, with provisions for active military members and their spouses, and also details how disciplinary actions will be handled and how information will be shared between member states, all while preserving each state's authority to regulate the teaching profession.

Education

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5309&session=126&summary=B