HB1154
To Amend The Law Concerning The Type Of License Issued To Certain Applicants In An Alternative Educator Preparation Program.
Last Action (May 1, 2023): Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1154 amends Arkansas law regarding licensing for participants in alternative educator preparation programs. It mandates that the State Board of Education issue a provisional teaching license to applicants enrolled in such programs. Additionally, the bill establishes that these provisional licenses are considered equivalent to standard licenses when an educator applies for a Driver's Education Licensure Endorsement through an Additional Licensure Plan. The bill aims to clarify the credentialing status of these educators to facilitate their ability to obtain specialized endorsements.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are individuals currently enrolled in alternative educator preparation programs who wish to obtain a Driver's Education Licensure Endorsement. By equating their provisional licenses to standard licenses for this specific purpose, the bill removes a regulatory barrier that previously prevented these educators from pursuing this additional certification.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no clear groups or entities that would be negatively impacted by this legislation. The bill serves to streamline certification processes for specific teachers, though some may argue that ensuring standard licensing requirements for all endorsements preserves certain quality control standards in specialized subject areas.
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