Ohio SB144 amends educator licensing requirements and grade band specifications.

Ohio SB144 amends the Ohio Revised Code to revise educator licensing requirements and grade band specifications. It mandates that applicants for various educator licenses hold a bachelor's degree and meet specific performance criteria. The bill also outlines the structure and responsibilities of local professional development committees, which review coursework for license renewal. Additionally, it specifies that upon license renewal, educators may receive a grade band specification that includes one or more of the grades they were authorized to teach under their prior license.

Ohio SB144 amends educator licensing requirements and grade band specifications.

Ohio SB144 amends the Ohio Revised Code to revise educator licensing requirements and grade band specifications. It mandates that applicants for various educator licenses hold a bachelor's degree and meet specific performance criteria. The bill also outlines the structure and responsibilities of local professional development committees, which review coursework for license renewal. Additionally, it specifies that upon license renewal, educators may receive a grade band specification that includes one or more of the grades they were authorized to teach under their prior license.