In another effort to attract and keep teachers in Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a new bill that expands certification pathways.
The legislation was signed as House Bill 342 and comes not long after Ivey approved a 15% pay raise for teachers. Both actions were aimed at addressing the shortage of teachers in the state.
Ivey issued the following statement after signing the bill:
“As Alabama continues to face teacher shortages, particularly in math and science, efforts are being undertaken to fill vacancies in those positions with qualified persons with academic experience outside the teaching profession. One such approach, HB 342, expands access to high-quality alternative certification pathways for new teachers that comply with rigorous standards, while also maintaining the professionalism and quality of the teaching profession.”
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