LD1495

Assigns teacher certification standards development to the Professional Standards Board.

This bill reassigns the State Board of Education's role in the development of teacher certification standards with the Professional Standards Board. It also provides that members nominated to serve on the Professional Standards Board are subject to approval by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters and to confirmation by the Legislature. A member who is appointed may serve in the member's position from the date of appointment unless the Legislature rejects the confirmation. This legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026.