The bill amends the powers and duties of the professional teaching standards board in Wyoming to include the creation of an alternative teacher certification for K-12 teachers. It establishes specific requirements for this alternative certification, which include holding a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and successfully completing an alternative certification program that has operated in at least five states for a minimum of ten years. Additionally, candidates must pass a subject area and pedagogy examination known as the professional teaching knowledge examination to receive certification.

The bill outlines the specific subject areas for which alternative certifications can be issued, including elementary education, various branches of science, mathematics, special education, and career technical education. Furthermore, it stipulates that the alternative certification will only be issued for the subject areas and grade levels that the applicant has successfully completed. The act is set to take effect immediately upon the completion of all necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-2-802