Section 10-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] Review of endorsement areas(a) The Connecticut Educator Preparation and Certification Board, established pursuant to section 10 of this act, shall (1) conduct a review of the existing regulations and statutes relating to educator preparation and certification to identify obsolete or conflicting provisions of such regulations and statutes, (2) review the state's approach to assessing whether candidates for certification have demonstrated minimum content knowledge within their endorsement areas for purposes of section 10-145f of the general statutes, and (3) develop recommendations as to whether alternative approaches should be offered to allow candidates to demonstrate such minimum content knowledge. Not later than January 31, 2025, the board shall submit a report on its findings, as well as any recommendations for legislation, to the State Board of Education and the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes.(b) The Connecticut Educator Preparation and Certification Board, established pursuant to section 10 of this act, shall (1) undertake a comprehensive review of the certification endorsement areas for the purpose of (A) developing standards regarding the adequacy and relevance of such endorsement areas, and (B) considering whether the grade ranges for the endorsement areas should be expanded, (2) explore alternative pathways for educators to receive cross endorsements, and (3) consider whether to transfer authority over candidate admission criteria for alternate route to certification programs to the program providers. Not later than July 1, 2025, the board shall submit a report on its findings, as well as any recommendations for legislation, to the State Board of Education and the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-NEW
Added by P.A. 24-0041,S. 13 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2024 Regular Session, eff. 7/1/2024.