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Committee approves adjunct permit framework and adds county flexibility on terms and pay
Summary
Committee agreed to a committee substitute for Senate Bill 911 allowing counties to hire non‑certified adjunct instructors who meet experience or degree criteria, with background checks, mentor assignments and reporting requirements; the committee adopted amendments clarifying that counties may set contract terms and compensation arrangements.
A Senate committee agreed to a committee substitute for Senate Bill 911 that would allow county boards to hire individuals under an adjunct teaching permit in specified circumstances and adopted amendments to give counties clearer flexibility over contract terms and compensation.
The committee substitute permits issuance of an adjunct teaching permit to an individual who either has at least four years of experience in the content area through employment or holds a college degree in that content area, provided the individual clears a background check and has no disqualifying felony or offenses involving misconduct with a minor. The substitute allows adjunct permit holders to fill vacant teaching positions, offer a new program or class, or supplement an existing program only when no certified teacher…
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