Committee advances bill creating third‑party alternative teacher certification; lawmakers debate quality and retention
The committee voted to send HB 3076 from Representative LePak out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation. Supporters said third‑party certifiers can fill teacher shortages and show high retention elsewhere; opponents warned about weakening established university preparation and potential long‑term retention problems.
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Representative LePak told the Education Oversight Committee that HB 3076 would establish a pathway for alternative certification through third‑party certifiers to help fill teacher vacancies and attract career changers.
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