INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's state schools chief wants to revamp teacher licensing requirements and eliminate what he calls burdensome regulations not proven to improve teacher quality.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett said Wednesday there are too many rules for obtaining a teaching license. He wants to eliminate portfolio and mentor program requirements and instead create a simpler teacher residence program.
Bennett's plan would also allow anyone with a master's degree to become a district superintendent if they pass a school leaders test.
If the Indiana Professional Standards Board decides to advance the proposals, a public hearing will be scheduled later. If the rules are eventually approved, they would go into effect next July.
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