4042-S AMH SANT FORR 067

SHJM 4042 - H AMD

By Representative Santos

On page 2, line 10, after "paraprofessionals; and" insert

 "WHEREAS, the definition of a "highly qualified teacher" in the act fails to recognize the contributions of business and industry-trained career and technical education teachers and will increase the difficulty in recruiting and retaining these qualified, skilled teachers; and"

EFFECT: Adds a reference to the potential impact of the NCLB definition for "highly qualified" as it applies to certain career and technical education teachers.