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LD 1444 Title Page Resolve, Regarding Teacher Certification Requirements LD 1444 Title Page
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Sec. 1. Application of teacher certification rules. Resolved: That, prior to
January 1, 2006, a person who has completed a postsecondary
teacher preparation program in the State approved by the State
Board of Education and meets all requirements for an initial
certificate to become a new teacher under chapter 115 of the
Department of Education's rules adopted pursuant to the Maine
Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 13011 in effect on July 31,
2005 may be certified under those rules in effect on July 31,
2005.

 
SUMMARY

 
This resolve allows a person who has completed a postsecondary
teacher preparation program in the State approved by the State
Board of Education and meets all requirements for an initial
certificate to become a new teacher prior to January 1, 2006 to
be certified under present Department of Education rules to
prevent students in postsecondary teacher preparation programs
who are nearing the end of their college degree programs from
being penalized by having the certification requirements change
prior to the completion of their academic programs.


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