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Committee advances bill to make alternative teacher-certification program permanent

Education Oversight Committee · April 15, 2026

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Summary

SB 1432 would eliminate pilot and sunset language for a two-year alternative certification pathway; proponents said the program provides intensive training and mentor support to recruit nontraditional teacher candidates amid staffing shortages.

Representative Shriver presented Senate Bill 1432 and asked the committee to remove pilot and sunset language for an alternative teacher-certification program. The bill would allow qualified providers to offer a two-year path to certification for candidates who did not follow a traditional training route.

Shriver told the committee the program offers intensive training, mentor teachers and an accelerated pathway intended to increase the number of classroom-ready instructors. She described "intense six week" training periods and said participants have mentor teachers and must meet program requirements before they earn a two-year certification path.

Members signaled support, registered a do pass and the committee agreed to send SB 1432 out as a do pass.