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From the ECS State Policy Database
2005 State Policies / Activities

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The following summary includes policies enacted in 2005. This database is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States (ECS). Most entries are legislative, although rules/regulations and executive orders that make substantive changes are included. Every effort is made to collect the latest available version of policies; in some instances, recent changes might not be reflected. For expediency purposes minimal attention has been paid to style (capitalization, punctuation) and format. To view the documents, click on the blue triangle next to the topic of interest. To view all, press the button located at the top labeled "Expand All."

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+ Accountability
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+ Assessment
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+ At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)
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+ Cheating
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+ Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Finance
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+ Curriculum--Social Studies/History
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+ Finance--Federal
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+ Governance
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+ Governance--School Boards
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+ Governance--Site-Based Management
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+ Health
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+ Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices
+ Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling
+ Instructional Approaches--Single-Sex Education
+ Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools
+ International Baccalaureate
+ Leadership
+ Leadership--District Superintendent
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+ Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Tenure
+ Mentoring/Tutoring
+ Middle School
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+ No Child Left Behind
+ No Child Left Behind--Adequate Yearly Progress
+ No Child Left Behind--Assessment
+ No Child Left Behind--Choice/Transfer
+ No Child Left Behind--Consequences for Schools
+ No Child Left Behind--Finance
+ No Child Left Behind--Parent Involvement
+ No Child Left Behind--Reauthorization Issues/Waivers
+ No Child Left Behind--Report Cards
+ No Child Left Behind--School Support
+ No Child Left Behind--Supplemental Services
+ Online Learning--Digital/Blended Learning
+ Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses
+ P-16 or P-20
+ P-3
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+ P-3 Early Intervention (0-3)
+ P-3 Ensuring Quality
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+ P-3 Finance
+ P-3 Grades 1-3
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+ P-3 Preschool
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+ Partnerships--University/School
+ Postsecondary
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+ Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Undocumented Immigrants
+ Postsecondary Faculty
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+ Reading/Literacy
+ Religion
+ Religion--Prayer/Meditation
+ Remediation (K-12)
+ Rural
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+ Standards
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+ State Policymaking
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+ STEM
+ Student Achievement
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+ Students
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+ Students--Mobility
+ Students--Records/Rights
+ Teaching Quality
- Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure
DEAdopted 12/2005P-12Teacher Alternative Certification Requirements and Program
14 DAC 1519
This rule spells out requirements for candidates seeking participation in the Alternative Routes to Teacher Licensure and Certification Program, components of the program, mentoring support, supervision and evaluation, recommendation procedures for licensure a...

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DEAdopted 12/2005P-12Teacher Alternative Certification - Rule Clarification
14 DAC 1519
Clarifies rules regarding the organization and operation of the alternative routes for teacher licensure and certification program, which provides a vehicle for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a content area appropriate to secondary education to pa...

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IAAdopted 12/2005P-12Qualifications for Substitute Teachers
IAC 14.119(1), 14.119(3)
Allows a substitute teacher's license to be issued to an individual who has successfully completed all requirements of an approved Iowa teacher education program, but did not apply for an Iowa teacher's license at the time of the completion of the approved pro...

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LAAdopted 12/2005P-12Out-of-Field Authorities to Teach
LAC 28:I.903
Grants a school district the option of a two-year renewal of Out-of-Field Authorities to Teach (OFAT) for individual pursuing certification in special education areas.
AGENCY CONTACT: Nina A Ford, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol...

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CARejected by voters 11/2005P-12Teacher Tenure Waiting Period
Ballot Measure 4 (Proposition 74)
Increases length of time required before a teacher may become a permanent employee to five complete consecutive school
years. Authorizes school boards to dismiss a permanent teaching employee who receives two consecutive unsatisfactory performance evaluations....

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LAAdopted 11/2005P-12Exclusion from the Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program
LAC 28:XXXVII.507
Provides for the exclusion from the Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program for those teachers from other states who provide National Board of Professional Teaching Standards or appropriate evaluation results from their immediate previous teaching assignment...

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OKAdopted 11/2005P-12Competencies for Licensure
OAC 210:20-9-172
Amends rules concerning teacher education and certification with regard to competencies for licensure. Adds the reading competencies for elementary teachers to the competencies for special education teachers....

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OKAdopted 11/2005P-12Teacher Education and Certification
OAC 210:20-9-172
Amends rules concerning teacher education and certification withregard to competencies for licensure. Adds the reading competencies forelementary teachers to the competencies for special education teachers. OKLAHOMA 13921...

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CAVetoed 10/2005P-12
Postsec.
Preliminary Credentials for Individuals without Teaching Certificate
S.B. 404
This bill would require the commission, until January 1, 2011, upon the recommendation of the governing board of a school district,
to issue a California Preliminary (CAP) credential to any person who displays knowledge and expertise in a subject area as demon...

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NC(H) RE-REFERRED COMMITTEE ON RULES, CALENDAR, AND OPERATIONS OF THE HOUSE 10/2005P-12Facilitate hiring of teachers
H.B. 706
AN ACT to amend the teacher certification law to facilitate the hiring of teachers. Vetoed 8/05.

http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2005/Bills/House/HTML/H706v4.html...

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NCELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE 2006 SESSION 10/2005P-12Hiring of teachers
H.B. 706
AN ACT to amend the teacher certification law to facilitate the hiring of teachers. Vetoed 8/05.

http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2005/Bills/House/HTML/H706v4.html
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NMRule Adoption 10/2005P-12Personnel Conduct
NMAC 6.60.9, 6.60.9.1 through 6.60.9.3, 6.60.9.6, 6.60.9.9, 6.60.9.10, 6.60.9.11, 6.60.9.12
Sets minimal standards of accepted ethical behavior and professional conduct in education that are applicable to all licensed school personnel, instructional personnel under contract, including any other person who provides instructional services in a school b...

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ORAdopted 10/2005P-12Licensing Requirements
OAR 584-017-0110, -036-0055, -038-0004, -040-0005, - 060-0011, -0021, -100-0046
Amends rules regarding licensing requirements. Incorporates fee increases due to finger printing cost increases with the State Police. Allows Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) to add middle-level endorsements onto Basic and Standard Teaching Li...

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ILEmergency Rule Adoption 09/2005P-12Substitute Teaching Permits for Katrina Victims
23 IAC 25.105
Offers individuals from the geographic area drastically affected by Hurricane Katrina a temporary permit for substitute teaching in Illinois schools, provided that they have a bachelor's degree, which is generally the qualification required. http://www.isbe.st...

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RIAdopted 09/2005P-12Requirements for Middle School Endorsement
Uncodified
Establishes rules regarding the requirements for Middle School Endorsement. Outlines completion of an approved college program of preparation of middle level educators. RHODE ISLAND REG 2448 (SN)...

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RIAdopted 09/2005P-12I-Plan Certification Renewal Process
Sections 1.0 through 9.0
Establishes rules regarding the Individual Professional Development Plan (I-Plan) process for renewal of professional educator certificates. RHODE ISLAND REG 2444 (SN)...

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TXAdopted 09/2005P-12Emergency Certificate for 2005-2006 School Year
19 TAC 7.230.O.230.465
Establishes new rules regarding an emergency certificate for the 2005-2006 school year for educators serving in public schools affected by Hurricane Katrina. Provides for issuance of a nonrenewable certificate for the 2005-2006 school year for educators servin...

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MERule Adoption 08/2005P-12Qualifying Examinations for Teachers and Administrators
05-071-13
Amends rules relating to qualifying examinations for teachers and administrators, to include content knowledge and teaching skills examinations and the passing scores for each are incorporated into this rule. Includes a waiver of the Praxis I and Praxis II exa...

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MEEmergency Rule Adoption 08/2005P-12Certification, Authorization and Approval of Personnel
05-071-115
Establishes emergency regulation to permit the Department of Education to certify persons who are teaching theater arts or dance in the State as of October 1, 2005, and who hold a valid certificate to teach in the State and have completed a minimum of two year...

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MSRule Adoption 08/2005P-12One Year Alternate Route License
Uncodified
Adopts rules regarding the one year alternate route license, the Teach for America Elementary Education K- 3 for critical shortage areas, and the Teach for America elementary education grades 4-8. MISSISSIPPI REG 10182 (SN)...

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ORAdopted 08/2005P-12Continuing Education and Licensing Requirements
OAR 339-010-0005 thru -020-0100
Amends rules concerning continuing education and licensing requirements. Makes the continuing education (CE) rule the same for all categories (deletes the exemption for new graduates and the differences between licensees from other states). Creates a separate ...

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SDAdopted 08/2005P-12Federal Requirements for Teachers
SDCR 24:05:25:06, 27:01.01 thru 01.06, 04.01, .02, 08.01 thru .04, 27:09, 12, 13.02, 15 thru .03, 16, 18, 19.01, 30:06.01, 15:02:08, 03:01, 03, .01, 06, 08 thru 10, 06:02
Aligns rules with the federal 2004 IDEA legislation. Enables districts to inform in-service teachers about the federal new requirements. Allows educators additional means of adding endorsements and authorizations to their certificates. Increases certification ...

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VAAdopted 08/2005P-12Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
8 VAC 20-21-80, -90, -660, -680
Establishes procedures to allow persons seeking initial licensure as teachers through an alternative route to substitute experimental learning in lieu of coursework. Provides for licensure by reciprocity for individuals who hold a valid out-of-state license. R...

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WVAdopted 08/2005P-12Licensure of Personnel
Title 126, Series 136
Amends rules relating to minimum requirements for the licensure of professional and paraprofessional personnel. Amends rules regarding advanced salary classifications. WEST VIRGINIA REG 4652 (SN)...

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NMRule Adoption 07/2005P-12Licensure/Continuing Professional Education Requirement
NMAC 16.60.3
Relates to licensure and continuing professional education requirements. NEW MEXICO REG 4322 (SN)...

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ORSigned into law 07/2005P-12Hearings on Teacher License Suspension
S.B. 52
Requires the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (rather than an administrative law judge) to conduct any hearing that results from the suspension of the teaching license of a teacher under ORS 342.553. http://www.leg.state.or.us/05reg/measpdf/sb0001.di...

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ORAdopted 07/2005P-12Initial, Preliminary, and Continuing Licenses
OAR 584-060-0011, -0012, -0013, -0021, -100-0046
Amends rules regarding Initial, Preliminary, and Continuing Teaching Licenses. Reduces the term of the Initial Teaching License from five years to three years. Reduces the term of the Renewal of the Initial Teaching License from five years to three years. Remo...

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PAAdopted 07/2005P-12Bridge Certificate Process
22 PA. Code Ch. 403
Establishes emergency rules extending the deadline for certain teachers to become highly qualified, as required by the NCLB, through the Bridge Certificate process, an alternative evaluation system for certain teachers. Relates to highly qualified teachers to ...

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DERule Adoption 06/2005P-12Denial of Licenses
14 DAC 1513
Amends regulation relating to Denial of Licenses by adding 'Certificates' to the title and to the content of the regulation. Clarifies that the Department may refuse to issue a license or certificate to an applicant who fails to meet the prerequisites for a li...

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HISigned into law 06/2005P-12
Postsec.
Teacher Recruitment and Education
H.B. 844
Section 1: Establishes need for improvement in teacher recruitment, compensation, support and peer mentoring.

Section 2: Creates a new section establishing the Hawaii teacher cadet program fund, originally a department initiative, as a separate fund of the Ha...

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MTRule Adoption 06/2005P-12Educator Licensure
ARM 10.57.102, .104, .201
Establishes rules regarding educator licensure. Includes definitions, 'Student Teaching/Supervised Practice', and 'General Provisions To Issue Licenses'. MONTANA REG 4706 (SN)...

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SCSigned into law 06/2005P-12Generic Teacher Certification
H.J.R. 3892
Joint resolution to approve regulations of the state board of education; The state board promulgated amendments to R 43-243.4, Utilization of Generic Teacher Certification, that will allow persons holding a generic teaching certificate issued by the state depa...

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FLRule Adoption 05/2005P-12Certification Examinations
FAC 6A-4.0021
Adopts the tenth edition of Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification. http://www.firn.edu/doe/sas/ftce/ftcecomp.htm...

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MNEFFECTIVE DATE RETROACTIVE FROM SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 05/2005P-12
S.F. 244
A bill for an act relating to education; providing for consecutive teaching experience for a teacher whose probationary employment is interrupted by military service.

http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/bin/bldbill.php?bill=S0244.2&session=ls84...

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MSRule Adoption 05/2005P-12Highly Qualified Status for Veteran Teachers
Uncodified
Adds new formula for determining 'highly qualified' status for veteran teachers. Amends Highly Qualified Teacher Criteria to include an addendum to establish a High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE). The adoption of the HOUSSE plan would...

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NMAdopted 05/2005P-12Licensure/Application Fee/Middle Level Education
NMAC 6.60.3, .5, .6, .7, 6.61.3, .6, 6.64.16, .17, 6.69.4
Establishes rules regarding alternative licensure, competency testing for licensure, continuing licensure for licensed educators, educator licensure application fee, licensure in middle level education grades 5-9, licensure in special education k-12, competenc...

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NV(H) APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR. CHAPTER 136. 05/2005P-12Revises provisions governing appointment of hearing officers in certain cases involving licensed educational personnel.
H.B. 108
AN ACT relating to educational personnel; revising provisions governing the appointment of a hearing officer in cases involving the demotion, dismissal or refusal to reemploy licensed educational personnel and in cases involving the suspension or revocation of...

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NVTemporary Rule Adoption 05/2005P-12Competency Tests for Initial Licensure
NAC 391.036
Establishes rules regarding competency tests for initial licensure. NEVADA REG 3701 (SN)...

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OKSigned into law 05/2005P-12Secondary Mathematics Endorsements Approved for Fifth Grade
H.B. 1273
Beginning July 1, 2005, any teacher with certification or endorsement to teach mathematics at the secondary level may teach mathematics in grade five. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06HB/hb1273_enr.rtf...

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OKSigned into law 05/2005P-12Ability to Sign Contracts
H.B. 1837
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2001, Section 6-101. Allows a board of education to enter into written contracts for the ensuing fiscal year prior to the beginning of the year with persons who are not certified or licensed to teach as long as the ...

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ORAdopted 05/2005P-12Authorizations and Endorsements
OAR 584-017-0130, -0140, -036-0015, -060-0051
Amends rules concerning authorizations and endorsements. Adds middle-level endorsements in Language Arts, Social Science and Science to Initial and Continuing Teaching Licenses. Clarifies scope of middle-level endorsement on a high school authorization. Adds m...

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SDRule Adoption 05/2005P-12One-Year Certificates/Certificate Extensions
SDCR 24:03:01 thru 24:03:09 (Deleted); 24:43:01 thru 24:43:11, 24:15:02:03, 24:15:03:03.01, 09, 24:15:04:03
Establishes rules regarding the department issuing one-year certificates to teachers who have let their certificates lapse. Grants an additional one-year extension on a one-year certificate to a teacher who has extenuating circumstances and references the alte...

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WVSigned into law 05/2005P-12Alternative Certification
H.B. 2528
Amends §18A-3-1a .Provides for alternative program certificate, eligibility, issuance, scope and renewal limitation; changes activities, components and phases of training for alternative programs; provides for program coordination, training and approval; autho...

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WVSigned into law 05/2005P-12Teacher Certification
H.B. 2350
The bill adds to existing requirements for receiving a teaching certificate that candidates must possess the minimum of a bachelor's degree or hold a certificate of eligibility issued by another state that certifies he or she meets all the requirements of the ...

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ARSigned into law 04/2005P-12Education
S.B. 1044 (sections 1-10)
Incorporates references to the state's Automated Fingerprint Identification System. Expands the definition of "cause" for purposes of waiving or suspending a teacher's license. Among changes to definition, includes knowingly falsifying or directing another to ...

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ARSigned into law 04/2005P-12Teacher Resource Programs
H.B. 1982
Renames the Teacher and Administrator Enhancement and Retraining Grant Program the Teacher Opportunity Program. Eliminates requirement that program applicant be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident alien. Establishes the Dual Certification Ince...

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ARSigned into law 04/2005P-12
Postsec.
Community College
Conditions Not Requiring Certification
S.B. 1044 (sections 16-17)
States that teacher certification requirements do not apply to persons teaching concurrent credit courses or advanced placement courses who: (i) Are employed by a postsecondary institution; (ii) Meet the qualification requirements of that institution or the d...

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COSigned into law 04/2005P-12Educator Licensure
H.B. 1026
Authorizes the state board to establish procedures for the filing and investigation of complaints alleging conduct that, if true, may establish grounds for denying, annulling, revoking or suspending an educator license or certificate.

Allows a person who conv...

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GASigned into law 04/2005P-12License Renewals and Continuing Education Requirements for Reservists and National Guard Members
H.B. 538
Automatically grants any member of the national guard or any reserve component of the U.S. armed services who serves on active duty for at least 90 consecutive days an extension, without fee, of any annual license or registration otherwise required under any s...

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KSSigned into law 04/2005P-12Teacher Certification
S.B. 42
Removes the teacher licensure fee limitation and allows the state board of education to set the fee for all Kansas teachers and administrators.
Full text: http://www.kslegislature.org/legsrv-bills/showBill.do?id=38642
Fiscal note: http://www.kslegislature.org/...

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KSSigned into law 04/2005P-12National Board-Certified Teachers and Hard-to-Fill Teaching Disciplines
S.B. 48 (section 10-12)
Eliminates 10-year cap on number of years a national board-certified teacher may receive the $1,000 annual incentive bonus. Authorizes the state board of education to provide scholarships of $1,100 each to teachers who are accepted to participate in the nation...

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NDSigned into law 04/2005P-12Teacher Certification/Licensure
S.B. 2375
The educational standards and practices board, in cooperation with the department of public instruction,
shall enter discussions with officials from each state bordering North Dakota to develop a unified
system of licensure and credential qualifications or rec...

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NDSigned into law 04/2005P-12Teacher Certification
H.B. 1076
Relates to licensing, qualifications, and national certification of teachers.

The superintendent may not approve a school unless: 2. Each classroom teacher is teaching only in those course areas or fields for which the
teacher is licensed or for which the tea...

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NMSigned into law 04/2005P-12Provisional teacher license
S.B. 662
Changes a level one license to a provisional four-year license for beginning teachers, from three years.

http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/05%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0662.html...

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OKEmergency Rule Adoption 04/2005P-12English as a Second Language Requirements
OAC 210:20-9-172
Establishes rules concerning full (subject matter) competencies for licensure and certification of teachers. Adds English as a Second Language requirements. From analysis: Teachers will have the opportunity to become licensed/certified in English as a Second L...

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ORAdopted 04/2005P-12Site Reviews and Adding Authorizations and Endorsements
OAR 584-010-0010, -060-0052, -0062
Amends rules concerning site reviews and adding authorizations and endorsements. Increases the period of time between site reviews from five to seven years. Clarifies language relating to adding authorizations and endorsements to teaching licenses. OREGON REG ...

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WASigned into law 04/2005P-12Out of State Employment Applicants
S.B. 5552
Authorizes current and past employers, including employers from out of state, to provide information concerning employment applicants out of state employers. Requires districts to request such information. When requests are sent to out-of-state employers, an a...

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WASigned into law 04/2005P-12Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
H.B. 1893
Providing for a Certification Endorsement for Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Directs the State Board of Education
(SBE) to develop a teaching endorsement for teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Requires the SBE to adopt certificat...

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WASigned into law 04/2005P-12Educator Certification
H.B. 2212
Credits earned by certificated staff that are used to increase earnings on the salary schedule must be obtained from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting association recognized by rule of the state board of education. Requires the state depa...

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WVSigned into law 04/2005P-12Teaching Certificates
H.B. 2350
Adds possession of a bachelor's degree and a provision "holds a certificate of eligibility issued by another state and meets all of the requirements of the state for full certification except employment" to requirements for certification. http://www.legis.sta...

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KYSigned into law 03/2005P-12Education Professional Standards
H.B. 183
Allows a one-year certificate to be granted an individual bearing all other qualifications except the assessments and selected as an assistant principal in a district where the superintendent certifies to the Education Professional Standards Board that there i...

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NVTemporary Rule Adoption 03/2005P-12Provisional Nonrenewable License Issuance
NAC 391.056
Establishes rules which extend the date by which the Superintendent of Public Instruction may issue a provisional nonrenewable license from July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2006 NEVADA REG 3691 (SN)

http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-391.html#NAC391Sec056...

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VASigned into law 03/2005P-12Teacher Licensure Qualifications
H.B. 2790
Requires the Board of Education, in its regulations governing teacher licensure, to establish criteria and a procedure to allow teachers seeking initial certification to substitute experiential learning in lieu of the coursework required under current teacher ...

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VASigned into law 03/2005P-12Teacher Licensure By Reciprocity
S.B. 949
Provides for teacher licensure by reciprocity for an individual who has obtained a valid out-of-state license that is in force at the time the application for a Virginia license is made. The individual must establish a file in the Department of Education by su...

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AKAdopted 02/2005P-12Limited Teacher's Certificate
4 AAC 12.020(a), .043
Proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 4 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with 4 AAC 12.020(a) and 4 AAC 12.043. Changes the requirements of a regular Alaska teacher certificate by allowing the department to issue regular Alaska teacher certif...

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NVTemporary Rule Adoption 02/2005P-12Conditional Licensure Of Teachers
NAC 391.057
Establishes rules regarding conditional licensure of teachers. NEVADA REG 3675 (SN)\

http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-391.html#NAC391Sec057...

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NVTemporary Rule Adoption 02/2005P-12Suspension Of License In Case Of Disciplinary Hearing
NAC 391.0535
Establishes rules which authorize the Superintendent of Public Instruction to suspend a license, pending a hearing before the State Board of Education, or invalidate non-renewable licenses, if that person is subject to disciplinary action in another state. NEV...

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NVTemporary Rule Adoption 02/2005P-12Ineligibility For Elementary License With Only Physical
NAC 391.095
Establishes rules which clarify that an individual who carries only a physical education elementary license is not eligible for an elementary license. NEVADA REG 3674 (SN)

http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-391.html#NAC391Sec095...

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DERule Adoption 01/2005P-12Standard Certificate Science Teacher Middle Level
14 DAC 1542
Amends regulation relating to the certification of a science teacher of middle level by removing the requirements for earth science and physical science from this regulation, as middle school science is taught as an integrated science. Aligns the requirements ...

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DERule Adoption 01/2005P-12Standard Certificate Science Teacher
14 DAC 1540, 1.0 - 4.0
Amends regulation relating to the Certification for a Science Teacher to clarify some of the requirements for a standard certificate and to add an additional category of certification for integrated science, which is aligned with the Delaware content standards...

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DERule Adoption 01/2005P-12Non-Public School Educator Licensure and Certification
14 DAC 278
Establishes regulation regarding non-public school educator licensure and certification to provide a system for non public school educators to become licensed and certified....

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NCRule Adoption 01/2005P-12Preservice Requirements
10A NCAC 09 .0710
Clarifies rules regarding preservice requirements for lead teachers, teachers and aides. NORTH CAROLINA REG 5057 (SN)...

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