Teachers; removing reference to pilot status of new and innovative pathways toward teacher certification; removing sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

The 'pilot' status was removed in the Senate version but was restored in this House version, re-establishing a sunset date of July 1, 2026.

The Senate version added the phrase 'innovative pathways' to the program description; the House version removed this specific language, reverting to the original 'alternative teacher preparation program' terminology.

The bill header was updated to reflect that this is the 'Floor Version' of the bill, indicating it has been amended by the House of Representatives.

Added a mandatory requirement that all individuals receiving a teaching certificate must have current state and national criminal history record checks on file.

Added a new requirement for program providers to submit annual reports detailing program success rates and candidate examination results.

Removed the specific sunset date (July 1, 2026) that previously mandated the end of the pilot program.

Added a new co-sponsor (Archer) and updated the official subject line to 'Teachers'.

Removed the sunset date of July 1, 2026, which previously required the program to end.

Changed the program description from a 'pilot innovative pathways program' to a permanent program, removing references to pilot status.

Reorganized the bill text and removed administrative page headers and footers associated with the 'Introduced' version.