House Bill No. [insert number] amends R.S. 17:3403(A) to update the certification requirements for Montessori teachers in Louisiana. The bill specifies that Montessori teachers must be certified by recognized Montessori organizations, including the American Montessori Society, the Association Montessori Internationale, and others, while also allowing for certification from programs accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education or jointly approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Louisiana Montessori Association.

The bill also revises the classifications of Montessori teachers. It changes the designation of "Class A" teachers to "Class C" and introduces new requirements for "Class B" and "Class A" teachers, including the necessity of a baccalaureate degree for "Class A" teachers. The previous requirement for "Class B" teachers to have at least one year of teaching experience in a Montessori school has been removed, while "Class A" teachers must now meet the certification qualifications of the newly defined "Class B." Overall, the bill aims to streamline and clarify the certification process for Montessori educators in the state.

Statutes affected:
HB45 Original: 17:3403(A)
HB45 Engrossed: 17:3403(A)
HB45 Enrolled: 17:3403(A)
HB45 Act : 17:3403(A)