Committee advances veterans temporary teaching certificate bill after debate over timing
SB149 would create a military veterans temporary teaching certificate to fast-track veterans into K–12 classrooms while they complete full certification; the committee voted 9-0 to give the bill a favorable report after discussing an amendment to delay the effective date to the 2027–28 school year and department implementation timelines under the Administrative Procedures Act.
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Senator Woods told the Education Policy committee SB149 establishes a military veterans temporary certificate to create a pathway for qualified veterans to teach in K–12 schools, arguing it would aid teacher recruitment and allow veterans to continue serving communities in classrooms.
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