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SB 1392 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION.

SB 1392 changes Connecticut's educator certification rules by requiring the Connecticut Educator Preparation and Certification Board to set minimum content knowledge standards for teachers seeking new certificates or endorsements. These standards can be met by passing a state-approved subject assessment, completing a rigorous evidence-based assessment, or finishing a 12-month supervised residency program. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to all new certification applicants and those adding endorsement areas. It also includes limited exceptions, such as temporary certification for skilled trades teachers without assessments for up to two years.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes minimum content knowledge standards for teachers via assessments/residency, directly strengthening educator quality and aligning with education support indicators.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill replaces the old certification requirements with a new system where the Connecticut Educator Preparation and Certification Board must approve minimum content knowledge standards by July 1, 2025. The changes shift from a single standardized test requirement to multiple pathways including assessments, residency programs, and apprenticeships. The bill also reorganizes the statute numbering and updates effective dates for various certification provisions.
Scope change
The bill expands eligibility options for teacher endorsements by adding alternative pathways beyond standardized testing, including residency programs and apprenticeships supervised by accredited programs.
REQUIREMENT

Replaced the requirement to pass a State Board of Education approved assessment with a new requirement that the Connecticut Educator Preparation and Certification Board must approve minimum content knowledge requirements by July 1, 2025.

Added new pathways for demonstrating content knowledge including evidence-based assessments, residency programs, and apprenticeship programs under supervision of accredited educator preparation programs.

Added requirement that the Connecticut Educator Preparation and Certification Board must review and update minimum content knowledge requirements at least biennially.

TIMELINE

Updated effective dates for various certification provisions from 2011, 2018, and 2024 to July 1, 2025, with some dates retaining original years in brackets for reference.

TECHNICAL

Reorganized statute numbering and section structure, changing from section 10-145b and 10-145l to a renumbered system with different subsection numbering.

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Committee
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Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education
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0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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