HB1418

Teacher licensing requirements.

Introduced·1/8/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1418 modifies teacher licensing requirements, exempting certain individuals from specific exams.

Indiana HB1418 amends the state's teacher licensing requirements by exempting certain individuals from specific exams. Specifically, those seeking an initial practitioner license in physical education, music, art, English/language arts, mathematics, reading, or health are exempt from certain exams if they hold a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher from an accredited institution. The bill also modifies the conditions under which the state board can waive licensing requirements for individuals holding valid licenses from other states. Effective July 1, 2026.

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Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 8

House

Coauthored by Representative Morris

Jan 8

House

Authored by Representative Criswell

Jan 8

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Education