HB668: Teacher licensure; authorize SDE to issue Nontraditional Teaching Route - Standard License to certain individuals with advanced degrees.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Issue A Nontraditional Teaching Route Standard License To Individuals Holding Advanced Degrees And Achieving The Nationally Recommended Passing Score On The Praxis Core Academic Skills For Educators Examination And The Praxis Ii Assessment, Provided That Such Individuals Completed The Course Of Study For The Advanced Degree Program With The Grade Of A "c" Or Higher At The Time Application For Licensure Is Submitted; And For Related Purposes.