granting the department of education rulemaking authority to require candidates to obtain passing scores on professional education assessments.

HB 362 would grant the Department of Education authority to create rules requiring education candidates (such as future teachers) to pass professional assessments. This bill directly affects individuals seeking teaching licenses or certification by establishing a requirement for passing scores on standardized exams. The key provision gives the Department the power to set specific passing scores and assessment criteria through its rulemaking process. The bill does not specify the exact assessments or scores but enables the Department to define these requirements.