HB 2057
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
HB 2057: classroom-based preparation program; employment
Sponsor: Representative Diaz, LD 19
Committee on Education
Overview
Classifies candidates enrolled in a classroom-based preparation program (classroom program)
as paid employees.
History
A school district or charter school may apply to the State Board of Education (SBE) to be a
classroom program provider. As a provider, a school district or charter school has the authority to
approve the certification of teachers, subject to statutory criteria and SBE rules.
SBE is required to adopt policies governing classroom programs. These policies include the
requirement that a school district superintendent or charter school principal verify applicants for
certification have made satisfactory progress and achievement with students. Furthermore, a
school district or charter school must submit a program sequence or training schedule, information
regarding mentoring and coaching of teacher candidates and data supporting the efficacy of the
classroom program.
A school district or charter school may employ and enroll into its classroom program any candidate
who meets background and fingerprint clearance card requirements and who holds at least an
accredited bachelor's degree. A person without an accredited bachelor's degree may enroll in a
classroom program if they: 1) meet background and fingerprint clearance card requirements; 2)
are enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program; 3) are not a contracted or permanent
full-time teacher or teacher of record for any classroom (except they may be employed by the
school district or charter school); and 4) do not regularly instruct students without the presence of
specified school personnel (unless the candidate possesses other certification).
To receive a classroom-based standard teaching certificate, an applicant for certification must
hold an accredited bachelor's degree, meet background and fingerprint clearance card
requirements and demonstrate subject and professional knowledge. SBE must issue the
certificate after verifying the candidate meets all requirements (A.R.S. § 15-553).
Statute prohibits a school district from employing a teacher if the teacher has not received a
teaching certificate granted by the proper authorities. A conditional certificate may be issued to a
teacher who has filed an application and completed all certification requirements but who is
unable to receive a certificate prior to employment (A.R.S. § 15-502).
Provisions
1. Instructs a school district or charter school to classify each candidate who is enrolled in a
classroom program as a paid employee. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note