Connecticut 2017 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 950 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE STREAMLINING OF THE HIRING PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING TEACHERS IN THE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM.

Last action — HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 481

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This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to SB 950 removes the requirement that applicants for an initial educator certificate in vocational-technical schools complete eight years of employment experience, reducing it to five years. This experience can include up to five years of apprenticeship or specialized schooling. The change is significant as it lowers the experience threshold for teacher certification in this area. Additionally, the amended text includes a provision for the Department of Education to provide guidance on the application process for these applicants.

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950 January Session, 2017   *_____SB00950ED____032717____* AN ACT CONCERNING THE STREAMLINING OF THE HIRING PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING TEACHERS IN THE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM.
4680   *04680_______ED_* Referred to Committee on EDUCATION   Introduced by:
  (ED)   AN ACT CONCERNING THE STREAMLINING OF THE HIRING PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING TEACHERS IN THE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM.
(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2017) The State Board of Education, upon receipt of a proper application, shall issue an initial educator certificate, in accordance with the provisions of section 10-145b of the general statutes, to any applicant in the certification endorsement area of occupational subjects in vocational-technical schools who has completed five years of experience in the field for which the certificate is to be endorsed, which may include up to five years of apprenticeship or specialized schooling.
(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2017) The State Board of Education, upon receipt of a proper application, shall issue an initial educator certificate, in accordance with the provisions of section 10-145b of the general statutes, to any applicant in the certification endorsement area of occupational subjects in vocational-technical schools who has completed five years of experience in the field for which the certificate is to be endorsed, which may include up to five years of apprenticeship or specialized schooling, provided such applicant otherwise meets the requirements established in chapter 166 of the general statutes and any regulations adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to said chapter.
2 July 1, 2017 New section Statement of Purpose:
2 July 1, 2017 New section ED Joint Favorable Subst.
To decrease the number of years of employment experience an applicant seeking teacher certification for a position at a technical high school shall complete from eight years to five years, and to require the Department of Education to provide guidance on the application process to applicants seeking teacher certification for a position at a technical high school.
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Action History

  1. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 481

  2. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  3. ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  4. SENATE PASSED

  5. FILE NO. 531

  6. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 277

  7. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  8. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  9. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/10/17

  10. FILED WITH LCO

  11. Joint Favorable Substitute

  12. PUBLIC HEARING 0306

  13. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education

Sponsors

  • Tony' b'Hwang · Primary
  • Heather B.' b'Somers · Primary
  • Steve' b'Cassano · Primary
  • Art' b'Linares · Primary
  • George S.' b'Logan · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

  • b'Hwang, Tony'
  • b'Somers, Heather B.'
  • b'Cassano, Steve'
  • b'Linares, Art'
  • b'Logan, George S.'

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Senate Roll Call Vote 112

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 8000
Unaffiliated 21002
Republican 5000
Total 34002
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (36)
Member Party Vote
PAUL M. FORMICA — Yea
TIM LARSON — Yea
KEVIN KELLY — Yea
STEVE CASSANO — Not Voting
MARILYN MOORE — Yea
BETH BYE — Yea
EDWIN A. GOMES — Yea
TERRY B. GERRATANA — Yea
MICHAEL A. MCLACHLAN — Yea
KEVIN D. WITKOS — Yea
TONI BOUCHER — Yea
PAUL DOYLE — Yea
CARLO LEONE — Yea
CRAIG MINER — Yea
LEN SUZIO — Yea
GAYLE SLOSSBERG — Yea
ART LINARES — Yea
JOE MARKLEY — Yea
LEONARD FASANO — Yea
GEORGE LOGAN — Yea
ANTHONY GUGLIELMO — Yea
HEATHER BOND — Yea
L. SCOTT FRANTZ — Not Voting
Bob Duff Democratic Yea
Catherine A. Osten Democratic Yea
Douglas McCrory Democratic Yea
Gary A. Winfield Democratic Yea
Joan V. Hartley Democratic Yea
John W. Fonfara Democratic Yea
Mae Flexer Democratic Yea
Martin M. Looney Democratic Yea
Eric C. Berthel Republican Yea
Henri Martin Republican Yea
John A. Kissel Republican Yea
Kathy Kennedy Republican Yea
Tony Hwang Republican Yea

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Subjects

labor education technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 950?
SB 950 is sponsored by b'Hwang, Tony', b'Somers, Heather B.', b'Cassano, Steve', b'Linares, Art', and b'Logan, George S.'.
What is the current status of SB 950?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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