Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
1/16/2020 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
ITEMS OF BUSINESS  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
2. Action on Resolution 1920R-012, by Director Baez, on Petitioning for a Waiver for Applicants for Licensure as Bilingual Teachers  
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
 
Policy:
 
Attachments:
Resolution 1920R-012, Baez - Waiver of State Requirements for Bilingual Education Licensure  
File Attachment:
1920R-012 Baez - Waiver for Bilingual Licenses.pdf
 
Background:
In December 2019, Resolution 1920R-012 was introduced by Director Baez and referred to the Committee on Legislation Rules and Policies.

The resolution addresses legal and district requirements for Bilingual-Bicultural (BLBC) education programs.

The resolution calls, in part, for efforts to petition the Wisconsin Legislature, Governor, and the Department of Public Instruction to establish a waiver for applicants for licensure as bilingual teachers similar to the waiver afforded to applicants for licensure as special education teachers.
 
Fiscal Impact Statement:
This item has no fiscal impact at this time.  
Implementation and Assessment Plan:
Upon Board approval, the directives of the resolution will be carried out.  
Recommendation
The Board determine how it wishes to proceed with this item.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer