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HB 2776

Modifies provisions governing certificates of license to teach to add full certification for a temporary authorization certificate holder

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Willard Haley

Missouri bill authorizes temporary teacher certificate holders to obtain full teaching certification, potentially streamlining educator pathways and addressing staffing needs.

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 2776

Legislative bill overview

HB 2776 modifies Missouri's teacher certification requirements by allowing holders of temporary authorization certificates to obtain full teaching certification. The bill streamlines the pathway for educators who currently teach under provisional status to achieve permanent certification credentials.

Why is this important

Teacher certification standards directly affect classroom staffing, educator qualifications, and educational quality. This bill addresses potential teacher shortages by creating a clearer route for temporary certificate holders to become fully certified, which could help retain educators already working in schools while potentially reducing the burden of ongoing temporary authorization renewals.

Potential points of contention

  • Quality control concerns: Critics may worry that lowering barriers to full certification could compromise teacher quality standards if the bill reduces requirements or assessments temporary certificate holders must complete
  • Alternative certification pathways: Traditional teacher preparation program advocates might oppose giving temporary certificate holders equivalent pathways without completing standard university-based programs
  • Implementation details unclear: The bill's current language doesn't specify what additional requirements (if any) temporary certificate holders must meet for full certification, raising questions about whether standards are being maintained or modified

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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