Establishes a pilot program allowing South Carolina public school districts to hire noncertified teachers.

The bill establishes a pilot program in South Carolina to allow public school districts to hire noncertified teachers. The Department of Education will set up procedures for registration, clearance, and evaluation of these teachers. Eligible districts can hire noncertified teachers in a ratio of up to ten percent of their teaching staff. The program includes requirements for teacher qualifications, training, and participation in educator certification programs. The Department of Education will submit annual reports with recommendations for the program's future.

Establishes a pilot program allowing South Carolina public school districts to hire noncertified teachers.

The bill establishes a pilot program in South Carolina to allow public school districts to hire noncertified teachers. The Department of Education will set up procedures for registration, clearance, and evaluation of these teachers. Eligible districts can hire noncertified teachers in a ratio of up to ten percent of their teaching staff. The program includes requirements for teacher qualifications, training, and participation in educator certification programs. The Department of Education will submit annual reports with recommendations for the program's future.