SB 133
Relating to teaching experience requirement for teacher certification renewal and attainment of permanent certification
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Bill overview
This bill changes the requirements for renewing teacher certificates and obtaining permanent certification in West Virginia. Teachers must now complete six semester hours of approved credit and receive a recommendation from their county superintendent to renew their certificates. To achieve permanent certification, teachers can meet the requirements for renewal, complete five years of service in public or approved nonpublic schools, earn a master’s degree, or receive certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Key provisions
- Teachers must complete six semester hours of approved credit for certificate renewal.
- A recommendation from the county superintendent is required for certificate renewal and permanent certification.
- Teachers can achieve permanent certification after completing the second renewal of their certificate.
- Five years of service in public or approved nonpublic schools can lead to permanent certification.
- Completion of a master’s degree in a relevant field can lead to permanent certification.
- Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards can lead to permanent certification.
- Teachers age 60 or older who hold renewable certificates do not need to present renewal credit.
Who is affected
- Teachers
- School Districts
- West Virginia Department of Education
- County Superintendants
- Nonpublic Schools
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