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History
- Substituted by A9472
- Ordered to third reading cal.1384
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to higher education
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Amends chapter 658 of 2002, to extend provisions relating to citizenship requirements for permanent certification as a teacher
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Catherine Nolan
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7246
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 658 of the laws of 2002, amending the education law, relating to citizenship requirements for permanent certification as a teacher, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
Extend for another five years chapter 658 of the laws of 2002 which enabled a legal resident whose immigration status is that of a lawful permanent resident of the United States and who would otherwise be eligible and qualified to serve as a teacher, to apply for and to receive permanent certification as a teacher.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill extends current law relating to teacher certification of qualified, lawful permanent residents until November 30, 2012.
Justification
Providing children with a quality education is one of the most valuable investments we can make. Their future accomplishments will form the foundation of our communities, state and nation. Certified teachers are key. The law to allow qualified legal residents to become permanently certified has provided much needed teachers to our schools. This bill extends the law for another five years.
Prior legislative history
Chapter 612 of the Laws of 2007
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately and shall expire and be deemed repeated November 30, 2017
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