Senate approves provisional teaching certificate for military veterans

Jan 23, 2026

Senate Bill 149 establishes a temporary teaching certificate to create a career pathway for qualified military veterans into K–12 classrooms; the Senate adopted amendments and passed the bill unanimously.

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Senate Bill 149, sponsored by Senator Woods, creates a temporary teaching certificate designed to provide a pathway for qualified military veterans to enter K–12 classrooms in Alabama. Senator Woods described veterans as possessing leadership and specialized technical training that can translate into teaching skills.

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