Bridging military service and education
A new law offering veterans temporary teaching certificates passed the Alabama Senate, providing a meaningful pathway to strengthen teacher recruitment efforts.
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Bill creates veteran teaching pathway amid statewide teacher shortage
The Senate Education Policy Committee advanced a bill that would create a new temporary teacher certificate for military veterans
Governor signs HB342, expanding alternative certification pathways for teachers
The legislation aims to help address the ongoing teacher shortage in Alabama.
June 13, 2023
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See recent postsWe need action on teacher shortage and alternative certification
The SBOE must act to ensure that the intent of the Legislature is carried out so school systems have more access to certified teachers.
House passes $8.1 billion education budget
The Alabama Legislature set aside much of the federal surplus of funds to pay off debts and fund reserves.
House passes pay raise for teachers and other education employees
Education employees will receive a 2 percent across-the-board pay increase for the 2022 fiscal year.
Advocates demand answers for why special education is not in incentive bill
According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education.
House passes Tier III retirement for education employees
Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to expand retirement benefits for education employees. House Bill 76 is sponsored by State Representative Alan Baker (R-Brewton). Baker said that Tier III benefits for educators is necessary to encourage teachers to stay in education and to recruit new teachers to the state. Rep. Thomas Jackson … Continued
Legislature votes to allow longer emergency teaching certificates
The Alabama House of Representative voted Tuesday to concur with Senate changes to legislation that would allow the state school superintendent at the request of a local superintendent to issue a two-year emergency alternative teaching certificate. House Bill 502 is sponsored by state Rep. Tracy Estes, R-Winfield. Estes said the emergency certificate could be renewed … Continued
House passes bill authorizing 2-year emergency teaching certificates
Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representative passed legislation that would allow the state school superintendent at the request of a local superintendent to issue a two-year emergency alternative teaching certificate. House Bill 502 is sponsored by state Rep. Tracy Estes, R-Winfield. Estes said that the emergency certificate could be renewed for a total of four … Continued