Kentucky HB685 amends teacher certification requirements, emphasizing the role of the Education Professional Standards Board.

Kentucky HB685 modifies teacher certification processes, placing the responsibility for certification with the Education Professional Standards Board. The bill outlines specific criteria for issuing various types of certificates, including emeritus, exception, and conditional certificates. It mandates that all certificates, except emergency ones, be issued based on completion of approved teacher preparation programs and passing required assessments. The bill also emphasizes the collection of voluntary ethnic background information to aid in locating minority candidates for teaching positions.

Kentucky HB685 amends teacher certification requirements, emphasizing the role of the Education Professional Standards Board.

Kentucky HB685 modifies teacher certification processes, placing the responsibility for certification with the Education Professional Standards Board. The bill outlines specific criteria for issuing various types of certificates, including emeritus, exception, and conditional certificates. It mandates that all certificates, except emergency ones, be issued based on completion of approved teacher preparation programs and passing required assessments. The bill also emphasizes the collection of voluntary ethnic background information to aid in locating minority candidates for teaching positions.