SB 5254-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

      Establishes a pilot program to foster change in the state educator preparation system.

      Establishes procedures for the application and selection of school districts to participate in pilot projects.

      Includes replacement of student teaching with a clinical experience component as a part of the projects.

      Requires biennial reports on the progress of the program.

      Makes an appropriation of one million one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act.