Indiana 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 1263 — Professional development for teachers.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Education

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that each school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school shall develop a program establishing the professional development requirements for teachers employed by the school corporation or school. Removes a provision providing that the department of education (department) has sole authority for governing teacher professional development. Removes a provision that provides that the state board of education may adopt rules that relate to the improvement of instruction in the public schools through teacher education and professional development through continuing education. Repeals a provision that requires a teacher to obtain 15 professional growth points by participating in: (1) an externship with a company; (2) a professional development program that outlines the economic needs of the community, state, nation, and globe; or (3) a professional development program that provides opportunities for schools and employees to partner in career navigation. Voids provisions of a rule that authorizes the department to approve a school corporation's professional development program. Voids administrative rules requiring a teacher to participate in a professional growth program in order to renew the teacher's teaching license.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Education

  2. Authored by Representative May

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

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Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1263 do?
Provides that each school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school shall develop a program establishing the professional development requirements for teachers employed by the school corporation or school. Removes a provision providing that the department of education (department) has sole authority for governing teacher professional development. Removes a provision that provides that the state board of education may adopt rules that relate to the improvement of instruction in the public schools through teacher education and professional development through continuing education. Repeals a provision that requires a teacher to obtain 15 professional growth points by participating in: (1) an externship with a company; (2) a professional development program that outlines the economic needs of the community, state, nation, and globe; or (3) a professional development program that provides opportunities for schools and employees to partner in career navigation. Voids provisions of a rule that authorizes the department to approve a school corporation's professional development program. Voids administrative rules requiring a teacher to participate in a professional growth program in order to renew the teacher's teaching license.
Who sponsors HB 1263?
HB 1263 is sponsored by Chris May (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1263?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track HB 1263?
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