Alabama HB520 creates an expedited certification pathway for career and technical education teachers moving from another state.

Alabama HB520 requires the State Board of Education to establish an expedited certification pathway for career and technical education teachers moving from another state. To qualify, teachers must hold a valid teaching certificate from another state, have at least four years of full-time experience teaching CTE courses, and hold a bachelor's degree. The State Superintendent of Education will issue the certificate without additional testing or coursework. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the number of certificates issued and their efficacy.

Alabama HB520 creates an expedited certification pathway for career and technical education teachers moving from another state.

Alabama HB520 requires the State Board of Education to establish an expedited certification pathway for career and technical education teachers moving from another state. To qualify, teachers must hold a valid teaching certificate from another state, have at least four years of full-time experience teaching CTE courses, and hold a bachelor's degree. The State Superintendent of Education will issue the certificate without additional testing or coursework. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the number of certificates issued and their efficacy.