The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 34, aims to amend title 10 of the general statutes to enable tradespeople and health care professionals to receive credit for their work experience when pursuing teacher certification. This change is intended to facilitate the process for these professionals to teach courses related to their fields, thereby addressing the shortage of teachers in trade schools.
The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that allows for the recognition of relevant work experience as a valid qualification for teacher certification. This initiative seeks to leverage the expertise of experienced professionals in the classroom, ultimately enhancing educational opportunities in trade and health care sectors.