How HB 607 changes current law

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The bill authorizes school districts to employ nonlicensed teachers in core subject areas and requires those teachers to obtain licensure within three years.

• Section 37-3-2

  A school district may employ a nonlicensed person to teach in a core subject area whenever the district is unable to secure a qualified, licensed teacher for the subject.

  This adds the ability for school districts to hire nonlicensed teachers when necessary.

• Section 37-3-2

  The nonlicensed person must become licensed within three (3) years of employment.

  This establishes a requirement for nonlicensed teachers to obtain licensure within a specified timeframe.

• Section 37-3-2

  The maximum number of nonlicensed teachers that may be employed in a single school shall be limited as prescribed by the State Board of Education.

  This sets a cap on the number of nonlicensed teachers that can be hired in one school.

• Section 37-17-6

  This section is amended in conformity with the changes made to Section 37-3-2.

  This indicates alignment of provisions regarding nonlicensed teachers in another section of law.