Adds to existing law to provide for teacher certificates specific to a local education agency.

Idaho has a teacher shortage, and the problem is growing, particularly for small and rural schools. This bill would allow school districts and public charter schools to create local teaching certificates, which will broaden the pool of applicants and empower local schools to select the candidate that best meets their unique needs. Eligible teachers must meet certain educational or professional requirements, and the school must agree to providementoringandprofessionaldevelopment. Ateacherwithalocalcertificatewouldbelimitedtoteaching within that district or public charter school and would remain on the residency rung of the career ladder, unless they choose to pursue additional training and certification.