Sponsor Statement for SB 86: Teacher Employment and Subject Expertise

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Session:
State Capitol, Room 518
Juneau, AK 99801-1182
Phone: (907) 465-2327
Fax: (907) 465-5241

Interim:
119 N. Cushman St., Suite 201
Fairbanks, AK 99701-2879
Phone: (907) 456-8161
Fax: (907) 451-9293

An Act relating to employment of teachers who have subject-matter expertise; and providing for an effective date.

Last Updated:	March 12, 2001
Contact:	Senator Pete Kelly at (907) 465-2327

Alaska is facing a shortage of competent teachers that can provide a quality education for our youth. Senate Bill 86 expands the application pool by including those with subject matter experience and expertise to obtain a teaching certificate.

Under this legislation, local school districts have the authority to hire persons holding at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Applicants must have at least five years work experience in the subject matter the person will be teaching. SB 86 also allows educators having been retired, or laid off the opportunity to return to the classroom within five years of the last time teaching services were performed.

SB 86 requires subject matter teachers to enroll in a local mentoring program. This allows new educators to become familiar with the process during the first year of employment.

SB 86 also requires subject matter teachers to submit fingerprints and pay fees for a criminal history background check so that the department can deem applicants suitable for employment.

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