Massachusetts Educator Licensure Regulations Amendments Overview
February 28, 2023, Discussion and Vote on amendments to Educator Licensure Regulations in Massachusetts. Summary of regulatory revisions, modifications based on public comments, and recommendations including extending alternative licensure pilot, new license options, and meeting endorsement requirements.
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Amendments to Educator Licensure Regulations, 603 CMR 7.00 Discussion and Vote February 28, 2023
Overview of Regulatory Revisions Extend the alternative licensure assessment pilot by one-year to June 30, 2025; Add a new Provisional license option for Principals/Assistant Principals; Add a new Military Spouse license; Create a new option for candidates from out of state to meet the Sheltered English Immersion endorsement requirement; and Streamline and update other references in the regulations 2 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Modifications based on Public Comment Over 200 Public Comments received o Overall support for revisions For the provisional educator license for Principal/Assistant Principal: o Require prerequisite experience to be in education; o Provide an option for candidates to receive a Provisional license if they completed an approved program or have an equivalent license from another state with which Massachusetts has an agreement approved by the Commissioner. Add language in General Provisions, 603 CMR 7.15, clarifying implementation timelines 3 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Recommendations Extend the alternative licensure assessment pilot by one-year to June 30, 2025; Add a new Provisional license option for Principals/Assistant Principals with modifications re: educational and out-of-state experience; Add a new Military Spouse license; Create a new option for candidates from out of state to meet the Sheltered English Immersion endorsement requirement; and Streamline and update other references in the regulations. 4 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Questions/Comments Questions/Comments 5 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education