SB 489
Creating High School Educator Flexibility Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates a system for high school educators to teach courses outside their current endorsements. It establishes ‘course-specific teaching permits’ that are earned by completing approved professional learning directly related to a high-quality course. The bill defines key terms like ‘approved professional learning’ and ‘high-quality course,’ which must be aligned with partnerships between accredited institutions or industry representatives. This allows schools to fill staffing needs in specialized courses with certified educators who have received targeted training.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘High School Educator Flexibility Act’ to allow educators to teach courses outside their endorsements.
- Defines ‘approved professional learning’ as specific training hours linked to a high-quality course.
- Creates ‘course-specific teaching permits’ for eligible educators who complete approved professional learning.
- Specifies that ‘high-quality courses’ must be developed in partnership with accredited institutions or industry.
- Outlines requirements for approved providers of professional learning, including content and vetting processes.
- Requires school districts to have the flexibility to assign educators with permits to classrooms needing specialized instruction.
- Mandates the Board of Education to maintain a list of approved courses, providers, and learning experiences.
Who is affected
- High school educators
- School districts
- Students in high school
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