SF0086

Creates an alternative teacher certificate for K-12 teachers in Wyoming with specific program requirements.

• Requires the Professional Teaching Standards Board to establish rules and regulations for alternative certification of teachers that requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. (W.S. 21-2-802(a)(ii)(D), Sec. 1)
• Specifies that alternative certification programs must operate in at least five states and have been operating for at least ten years. (W.S. 21-2-802(a)(ii)(D)(I), W.S. 21-2-802(a)(ii)(D)(II))
• Requires alternative certification programs to mandate passage of a subject area and pedagogy examination for certification. (W.S. 21-2-802(a)(ii)(D)(III))
• Requires alternative certification programs to provide proof that they have certified at least ten thousand teachers. (W.S. 21-2-802(a)(ii)(D)(IV))
• Limits issuance of alternative teacher certificates to the specific subject areas and grade levels successfully completed by the applicant. (W.S. 21-2-802(a)(ii)(E))

Effective: Immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law

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