The bill amends the novice teacher mentoring requirements under the Teacher Excellence and Support System in Arkansas. It specifies that the system must provide mentoring for novice teachers to enhance teacher retention, establish professionalism, and improve student achievement through effective teaching.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision stating that novice teachers who have completed a year-long residency approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education are exempt from participating in the novice teacher mentoring program. This change aims to streamline the mentoring process and recognize the qualifications of teachers who have undergone extensive training.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1189 V2 - 2-4-2025 09:55 AM: 6-17-2806(d)
Old version HB1189 V3 - 2-5-2025 09:25 AM: 6-17-2806(d)
Old version HB1189 V4 - 2-10-2025 10:17 AM: 6-17-2806(d)
Old version HB1189 Original - 1-22-2025 08:24 AM: 6-17-2803(12)
HB 1189: 6-17-2803(12)
Act 135: 6-17-2806(d)