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Senate approves funding access for American Board teacher certification; concerns voiced about program readiness
Summary
The Senate passed Senate Bill 77 to allow funding for American Board (ABCTE) teacher certification alongside National Board programs, 15–12. Supporters said it gives a fair chance for a new certification path; opponents warned the program appears to be on hold and cautioned about committing taxpayer dollars.
Senators approved SB 77 by a 15–12 vote to allow state support for the American Board Certified Teacher (ABCTE) distinguished teacher pathway as an alternate route to National Board certification. Sponsor Senator Madsen framed the bill as an opportunity to preserve concurrent funding for another certification route and urged colleagues to give the new…
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