SB 831
Establishing Troops-to-Teachers Program
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Troops-to-Teachers Program in West Virginia, aiming to attract and recruit veterans of the armed forces to become public school teachers. It modifies existing state code sections to align with the program’s goals, including provisions for certificate issuance, alternative preparation programs, and veteran preference in hiring. The bill also addresses clinical teacher of record programs and outlines requirements for nonpublic schools.
Key provisions
- Creates the Troops-to-Teachers Program to recruit veterans as public school teachers.
- Modifies certificate requirements to allow veterans with valid out-of-state teaching certificates to obtain West Virginia certification under specific conditions.
- Establishes clinical teacher of record programs as an alternative to traditional student teaching.
- Provides for a veteran’s preference in hiring for teachers recruited through the program.
- Allows nonpublic schools to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers program under specific conditions.
- Addresses requirements for alternative teacher preparation programs.
- Details provisions for temporary teaching certificates for spouses of active-duty military personnel.
- Requires periodic reviews of professional development for teachers to ensure its effectiveness.
Who is affected
- Veterans of the armed forces
- Public school teachers
- Higher education institutions
- County boards of education
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