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House passes bill creating limited occupational teacher licenses amid debate on pay and standards
Summary
The House approved a bill allowing limited occupational teacher licenses and exemptions to address teacher shortages; proponents said the change fills vacant classrooms, opponents urged attention to pay and long-term retention.
The House passed Senate Bill 13-11 (substituted from House Bill 13-23), which creates a new limited occupational teacher license and allows the commissioner discretion to issue endorsements or exemptions so qualified industry professionals can teach courses that include end-of-course assessments.
Representative Hicks, sponsor of the bill, described it as a tool to address teacher shortages by permitting individuals with significant occupational experience — for example, plumbers, electricians, or skilled tradespeople — to teach career and technical…
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