AN ACT CONCERNING A REVIEW OF THE QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS.

SB 587 requires Connecticut's Department of Education to review how other states set qualifications for special education teachers and compare those standards. The bill directs the department to make recommendations for revising and streamlining Connecticut's own certification requirements for these teachers. This review specifically affects special education teachers seeking or maintaining state certification. The bill does not change current requirements but mandates a study to identify potential improvements to the certification process.