Summary of Original VersionAmend KRS 161.048 to modify the Option 7 alternative teacher certification pathway; remove some initial candidate requirements; allow provisional certification upon qualifying and enrolling in an approved institute; establish the conditions for receiving a professional certificate.
Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1Summary
Retain original provisions and declare an EMERGENCY.
Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Amendment 1 -- S. WestSummary
Make title amendment.
Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1Summary
Retain original provisions; amend KRS 161.030 to direct that an individual who completes a preparation program and passes the required assessments shall receive a five year professional certificate; specify that an out-of-state teacher who passes the required assessments shall receive a five year professional certificate; remove the provisions for a teacher internship requirement; direct that teacher certification shall be awarded upon successful completion of an educator preparation program or alternative certification pathway and passing of the required assessment and shall not be dependent on employment; create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 establishing a new teacher induction and mentor program; require the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) to develop standards and guidance for the program; require the EPSB to develop evaluations for new teachers; require the EPSB to submit an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 161 to conform; repeal KRS 161.1222, relating to the pilot teacher internship program.
Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 1 -- K. TimoneySummary
Amend to exclude emergency certificates from prohibition on job offer requirements; delete language creating a conflict on required assessments.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 161.048
Acts Chapter 124: 161.030, 156.101, 161.010, 161.032, 161.048, 161.049, 161.053
Senate Committee Substitute 1: 161.048
House Committee Substitute 1: 161.030, 156.101, 161.010, 161.032, 161.048, 161.049, 161.053
Current/Final: 161.030, 156.101, 161.010, 161.032, 161.048, 161.049, 161.053
Current: 161.048