HB 342 — Relating to alternative teacher preparation programs and teacher certification; to amend Section 2 of Act 2022-239, 2022 Regular Session, now appearing as Section 16-23-3.1, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide additional requirements for programs.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-451
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 18, 2023. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Passed 4 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Alternative teacher preparation program, qualification as alternative teacher education preparation organization revised
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
124 added · 125 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of HB 342 includes additional requirements for alternative teacher preparation programs in Alabama. These changes aim to ensure that individuals who complete these programs meet higher standards before receiving professional educator certification. This is important because it could lead to better-qualified teachers in classrooms, which ultimately benefits students' learning experiences.
HB342 ENGROSSEDENROLLED XSPIEE-2XSPIEE-3 By Representative DuBose RFD:
18-Apr-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 HB342 EngrossedEnrolled 2Enrolled, 4An AAct, BILL3 TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT 9 Relating to alternative teacher preparation programs and teacher certification;
In addition to any provisional certificates and professional certificates issued pursuant to this chapter to individuals graduating from approved teacher education programs, the State Board of Education shall authorize the issuance of a professional educator certificate by the State Superintendent of Education Page 1 HB342 Engrossed to a qualified individual who completes an approved alternative teacher preparation program.
(b) The State Superintendent of Education shall maintain a database of alternative teacher education preparation organizations, approved by the State Board of Page 1 HB342 Enrolled Education, as a means for screening, recruiting, and recommending for certification qualified individuals to teach in the public K-12 schools.
This requirement does not apply to two-year or four-year Page 2 HB342 Engrossed institutions of higher education operating in the state with state-approved programs.
(3) Requirement that an applicant pass a subject area Page 2 HB342 Enrolled examination, professional teaching examination, or both an examination that is substantively aligned with Alabama standards in subject area, pedagogy, or both an examination that is substantively aligned with Alabama standards in subject area, pedagogy, or both.
(e) An individual who holds a professional educator certificate pursuant to this section may apply for a Page 3 HB342 Engrossed professional renewal license and shall in all other respects be treated in the same manner as an individual who holds a professional educator certificate granted upon successful completion of traditional, in-state teaching certification programs.
Page 3 HB342 Enrolled (f) An approved alternative teacher education preparation organization shall submit a detailed report to the State Board of Education annually detailing the number of individuals who completed the program during that year.
(g) Upon receiving an alternative certificate to teach 95 pursuant to this section, the teacher shall participate in the Alabama Teacher Mentorship Program if hired by a local board of education that participates in the program.
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Amendments
3 amendments- Amendment SKEB57-1 Show changes
- Amendment 1FEDZL-1 Show changes
- Education Policy Amendment 7HPIE2-1 Show changes
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Action History
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Enrolled
Sponsors
- Susan DuBose · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on · 19 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Yea |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Yea |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Not Voting |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Yea |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Yea |
| William M. Beasley | D | Yea |
| Andrew Jones | R | Not Voting |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Yea |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Yea |
| Dan Roberts | R | Yea |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Yea |
| Greg Albritton | R | Yea |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Yea |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Yea |
| Larry Stutts | R | Yea |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 22 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 96 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 69 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 82 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 19% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R | 69 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 22 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 95 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 2% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 342 do?
- Alternative teacher preparation program, qualification as alternative teacher education preparation organization revised
- Who sponsors HB 342?
- HB 342 is sponsored by Susan DuBose (R).
- What is the current status of HB 342?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 18, 2023. Enacted.
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