SB 899
Permitting certain teachers to be certified to work as school principals
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to allow teachers with at least 15 years of experience in elementary, middle, or high schools to be certified as school principals. Currently, the requirements for principal certification include specific coursework and training. This legislation modifies those requirements to include a minimum of 15 years of teaching experience in the relevant school level, in addition to the existing requirements. It aims to leverage the experience of veteran teachers for leadership roles within schools.
Key provisions
- Teachers with 15 years of experience in elementary schools can now qualify for principal certification.
- Teachers with 15 years of experience in middle schools can now qualify for principal certification.
- Teachers with 15 years of experience in high schools can now qualify for principal certification.
- Existing principal certification requirements (coursework and evaluation training) remain in place.
- The county superintendent recommends candidates for principal certification.
- County boards of education employ and assign principals.
- Assistant principals must also complete evaluation training.
- Specific rules govern principal assignments based on school enrollment.
Who is affected
- Teachers
- School Principals
- County Boards of Education
- School Districts
- Students
Notable changes
- Adds a minimum 15 years of teaching experience as a prerequisite for principal certification, in addition to existing requirements.
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