Teacher certification renewals
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would permanently extend teacher certifications in South Carolina, eliminating the requirement for teachers to renew their professional certificates once issued by the State Board of Education. The certificates would remain valid unless revoked or suspended. The changes would take effect on July 1, 2026.
Key provisions
- Teacher professional certificates become permanent.
- Teachers are no longer required to renew their certificates.
- Certificates remain valid unless revoked or suspended.
- The change takes effect July 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Teachers
- South Carolina Educators
- South Carolina State Board of Education
Notable changes
- Eliminates the requirement for teacher certificate renewal.
- Creates permanent teacher certifications.
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