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House committee advances alternative teaching certification bill after floor debate over accreditation and quality
Summary
Senate File 86, to expand alternative pathways for teacher certification, passed the committee of the whole after an extended floor discussion about accredited vs. non‑accredited programs and the role of local school boards in hiring.
The House on Feb. 24 recommended passage of Senate File 86, a bill designed to expand alternative certification pathways so prospective teachers can enter classroom roles through methods other than the traditional four‑year certification route.
Representative Strzok, sponsor of the bill, said the measure is intended to give prospective teachers — including professionals from other fields and experienced teachers from other states — additional ways to obtain Wyoming certification and to address teacher…
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