Relating to a temporary teaching certificate for certain military service members and first responders.

This bill creates a temporary teaching certificate for former military service members and first responders who wish to teach career and technology education. It allows these individuals to qualify for certification by substituting their military or first responder service experience for traditional degree requirements, such as accepting an associate degree with 48 months of service or a bachelor's degree with 60 credit hours and a 2.5 GPA. The legislation also mandates that school districts assign mentor teachers to these new instructors for at least two years. The changes would take effect on September 1, 2025.