2013 House Bill 4447

Authorize “alternative” math and science teaching certificate

Introduced in the House

March 13, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Bob Genetski (R-80)

To grant an “alternative” teaching certificate that would allow an individual who has not undergone a full teaching college program to teach 6th to 12th grade math and science. The individual would have to have passed state basic skills and subject area exams; have a college bachelor's degree in math or science; have successfully completed at least one upper level college course covering lesson planning and classroom management and one covering testing, measurement, student and evaluation; and have successfully completed one full year of student teaching.

Referred to the Committee on Education