Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding professional endorsements.

Section 33-1001, Idaho Code, includes a definition of “Salary Schedule.” This definition includes a reference to a minimum amount on a local district salary schedule. This language has caused confusion with the school districts and charter schools due to the conflict with the language in Section 33-1004E, Idaho Code, regarding minimum salaries that must be paid for full time equivalent positions. The legislation would update the definition of salary schedule to align with the minimum compensation language. Additionally, Section 33-1201A, Idaho Code, was amended to provide for a streamlined process for instructional staff coming from out-of-state to receive one of the professional endorsements and be placed on the Career Ladder. This process used existing language regarding individuals coming from a compact member state. This legislation would provide additional clarification that it would applies to individualsbe coming from a compact member state other than Idaho and adds language allowing individuals with experience working in an Idaho accredited private school to receive the professional or the advanced professional endorsement in the same manner as individuals coming from out of state.