Panel backs bill to create performance-based licensure paths and align temporary permit rules
The committee advanced HB 16 09, allowing the Department of Education to develop performance-based licensure pathways as alternatives to some licensure exams and extending the substitute/permit window to 60 days to align with FMLA; the Department said the changes aim to expand the teacher pipeline without compromising classroom effectiveness.
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The Senate Education Committee advanced HB 16 09, a bill directing the Department of Education to develop alternative, performance-based licensure pathways so some teacher candidates can demonstrate content knowledge through supervised classroom performance rather than a single content exam.
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