Bill Sponsors: IN SB0379 | 2016 | Regular Session

Bill Title: Teacher shortage. Establishes a beginning teacher residency program. Provides that the department of education may not add additional requirements to obtain a teacher's license for an individual who is a graduate of an accredited teacher training program located outside of Indiana or for a teacher who holds a teaching license issued by another jurisdiction if the individual or teacher otherwise meets the requirements for a license or is a national board certified teacher. Provides that a teacher who teaches or is licensed to teach: (1) in the areas of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics; or (2) special education; may voluntarily

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-01-11 - First reading: referred to Committee on Education & Career Development [SB0379 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Sponsors

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Senator Pete Miller [R]PrimarySponsored BillsSD-024FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart

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