This bill mandates the State Board of Education to issue a revised military science endorsement for the standard teaching certificate, allowing holders to instruct military science to high school students in grades nine through twelve. The eligibility criteria for this endorsement have been modified to require only 10 years of military service, as opposed to the previous requirement of 20 years. Additionally, candidates must hold a valid certification as a military science instructor from their respective branch of service. To maintain the endorsement, holders must continue to meet the certification requirements.

The bill aligns with recent changes in federal regulations regarding the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs, which have adjusted their instructor eligibility criteria. The JROTC program aims to prepare high school students for leadership roles while educating them about their civic responsibilities. By reducing the military service requirement to 10 years, the bill seeks to facilitate the recruitment of qualified instructors, reflecting current practices within the U.S. Army and Navy's JROTC programs.