Senate Bill 424 amends the requirements for teacher preparatory programs in Wisconsin by allowing the state superintendent of public instruction to approve programs that include student teaching during a full summer session, in addition to the existing requirement of full days for a full semester. This change aims to provide more flexibility in the training of future educators, accommodating different academic calendars and potentially increasing the number of qualified teachers entering the workforce.

The bill modifies the existing statute 118.19 (3) (a) by inserting provisions that specify student teaching can occur during either a full semester or a summer session, following the daily schedule and calendar of the cooperating school. It also clarifies that exceptions to these requirements may be granted by the state superintendent in cases where the academic calendars of the institution and the cooperating school differ significantly. Overall, this legislation seeks to enhance the pathways for teacher preparation in Wisconsin.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 118.19(3)(a), 118.19