H259 - 2023 Appropriations Act. (SL 2023-134)

Overview: Section 7.73 of S.L. 2023-134 changes the limited teacher license from a nonrenewable license to a renewable license. For a teacher to renew a limited license, an affidavit from the employing local board of education that is signed by both the teacher's principal and superintendent must be submitted. The affidavit must state all of the following:

• The teacher is currently employed by the local board of education.
• The teacher is an effective teacher.
• The teacher will be courage to continue to pursue a continuing professional license.

For limited license renewals occurring on or before July 1, 2025, no additional requirements beyond the affidavit will be required.

This section became effective October 3, 2023, and applies to renewal applications submitted on or after that date.