Limits certain requirements for certification of career and technical education teachers.
This bill limits certification requirements for career and technical education (CTE) teachers seeking a "Certificate of Eligibility" through the alternate route program. It prohibits the State Board of Education from requiring these teachers to complete educator preparation programs exceeding 200 hours or one academic year (currently 350 hours). The bill also removes the requirement to pass basic skills tests like the Praxis Core if candidates demonstrate proficiency through approved alternatives (e.g., occupational licenses, portfolios). These changes aim to streamline certification for CTE teachers, addressing concerns about program length and cost that have impacted recruitment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 16, 2025
Last action Dec 22, 2025
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Dec 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Assembly Floor Amendment Passed (Quijano)
lower
Dec 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
Jun 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
lower
3 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
P
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Bailey
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Luanne Peterpaul
DDemocratic
Co
Margie Donlon
DDemocratic
Co
Michele Matsikoudis
RRepublican
Co
Rosy Bagolie
DDemocratic
Co
Roy Freiman
DDemocratic
Co
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
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