HB 3031-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Declares an intent to assist school districts in their efforts to attract teachers who are especially trained to work with deaf and hard of hearing students by directing the state board of education to establish certification for teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing.

Directs the state board of education, with advice from the professional educator standards board, to develop certification requirements for teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students.