Maine LD1163 creates a pathway for teachers to obtain an industrial arts endorsement on their certificates.
Maine LD1163 directs the State Board of Education to amend its educator credentialing rules to create a pathway for an industrial arts endorsement. To be eligible, a teacher must complete an apprenticeship program, a 2-year degree or certificate from a technical institution, a minimum number of hours of paid employment or teaching in the component area, and a minimum number of hours of experiential learning. Components include automotive body repair, diagnostics and mechanics, welding, electrical, carpentry, and computer-aided design.
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