HB828: AN ACT relating to teachers.

Legislative Summary

Amend KRS 161.030 to specify that an individual who completes a preparation program and passes the required assessments shall receive a five year professional certificate; specify that an out-of-state teacher who passes the required assessments shall receive a five year professional certificate; remove the provisions for a teacher internship requirement; specify that teacher certification shall be awarded upon successful completion of an educator preparation program or alternative certification pathway and passing of the required assessment and shall not be dependent on employment; create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 creating a new teacher induction and mentor program; require the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) to develop standards and guidance for the program; require the EPSB to develop evaluations for new teachers; require the EPSB to submit and annual report to the Legislative Research Commission; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 161 to make conforming changes; repeal KRS 161.1222, relating to the pilot teacher internship program.