Relating to teaching with purpose; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Directs Department of Education to establish pilot program to certify schools, school districts and educators that exemplify culturally responsive practices and competencies. Requires every school district, public school and public educator to be certified in culturally responsive practices and competencies. Directs department to collaborate with Teaching with Purpose Consortium for purpose of reviewing policies and practices of educational state agencies to ensure that educators are providing instruction that is culturally responsive and culturally relevant. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017
Last action Jul 8, 2017
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Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
In committee upon adjournment.
Jan 17, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to Education, then Ways and Means.
Jan 9, 2017
Legislature · Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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