HB 3475
Requires the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission to study the requirements to obtain a teaching license to determine whether a reasonable nexus exists between the requirements and the qualifications necessary for a teacher to deliver educational instruction in accordance with academic content standards.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TPSC) to study Oregon’s teacher licensing requirements. The TPSC will examine whether these requirements are closely linked to the qualifications needed for teachers to effectively deliver instruction aligned with state academic standards. The commission is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Assembly’s education committees by September 15, 2026. The study will conclude on January 2, 2027.
Key provisions
- The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TPSC) must study teacher licensing requirements.
- The TPSC will assess the connection between licensing requirements and teacher qualifications.
- The commission will analyze if licensing requirements exceed necessary qualifications.
- The TPSC must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislative Assembly’s education committees.
- The report deadline is September 15, 2026.
- The study is set to conclude on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TPSC)
- Teachers seeking licenses
- Oregon educators
- Legislative Assembly committees related to education
- State Board of Education
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a review of existing teacher licensing requirements.
- It directs the TPSC to evaluate the relationship between licensing and necessary qualifications.
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