This bill enacts a new provision, R.S. 17:7.1(G), which establishes a process for the certification of out-of-state teachers who are military personnel or their spouses. Under this provision, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is required to grant a valid five-year standard Louisiana teaching certificate to eligible applicants who hold a valid out-of-state teaching certificate, provided they meet all necessary background check and criminal history review requirements. Additionally, the board must notify applicants of their certification status within twenty days of receiving a complete application.

The bill also defines "military personnel" to include members of the armed forces of the United States and United States Department of Defense civilian or contract employees. This legislative change aims to streamline the certification process for military families, facilitating their transition into teaching roles in Louisiana.