The bills impacting university-based educator preparation programs have begun to be considered by their respective committees. Below is their current status.
SB2163/HB2343 – The bill requires EPPs approved by the state board of education to require each candidate enrolled in the provider's program to successfully complete at least one course each semester on reading instruction in order for the provider to retain state board approval. This bill has yet to be calendared in the House. The bill was rolled for two weeks in the Senate Education Committee. TICUA continues to have conversations with the Senate sponsor, Bo Watson, expressing our concerns about the measure. Sen. Watson has indicated that he is working on an amendment to the bill but has yet to circulate it among EPP stakeholders.
SB2181/HB2057 – The measure requires the department of education to produce an annual report concerning the efficacy of training on reading instruction provided by EPPs; requires revocation of state approval for EPPs that fail to meet certain standards. The bill has been put on notice for committee consideration in the House Education Instruction Subcommittee. It has yet to be put on the Senate Education calendar. Several higher education stakeholders have met with House sponsor Rep. John Ragan to discuss possible amendments which would align with current State Board of Education accountability.
SB1864/HB1899 - As introduced, authorizes a teacher with a valid temporary teaching permit to receive a practitioner license for the course or subject area for which the temporary permit was issued. There is an amendment to the bill which limits the practice of issuing limited licenses and requires demonstrated knowledge of course content and coursework for foundational pedagogical skills, including literacy. This bill has been rolled numerous times but has been placed on the House K-12 Subcommittee to be heard next week. The Senate has yet to assign the bill to the Senate Education Committee.
SB1863/HB1901 – Authorizes the commissioner of education to issue temporary endorsement exemptions and temporary teaching permits for individuals to teach certain courses and subjects. This includes subjects for which an end-of-course assessment is administered. The bill has been amended to limit the number of times a temporary endorsement can be issued and requires the director of schools to certify that they are unable to secure a qualified teacher for the course subject area. The bill has been calendared to be heard in the House Education Administration Committee next week but has yet to be calendared for consideration in the Senate.
SB2369/HB1964 – This bill, requires that EPPs provide instruction on skills to administer virtual instruction to candidates seeking a teaching licensure. The bill has been calendared for consideration in the House Education Instruction Committee and the Senate Education Committee for this next week.
SB2567/HB1900 - As introduced, requires the department of education to establish a fund to reimburse educators in an amount equal to the cost of an assessment required for licensure if the educator receives a qualifying score on the required assessment. The House will consider the measure in the House Education Administration Committee. The Senate Education Committee approved the bill and sent it on to the Senate Finance Committee.
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