§ 15-552 – Alternative teacher development program; report
15-552. Alternative teacher development program; report (Rpld. 7/1/30) A. The state board of education shall establish an alternative teacher development program for the purpose of accelerating the process of identifying, training and placing highly qualified individuals into low-income schools through the use of teaching intern certification and the identification of a qualified service provider. B. […]
§ 15-553 – School districts and charter schools; classroom-based preparation program providers; teacher certification; rules
15-553. School districts and charter schools; classroom-based preparation program providers; teacher certification; rules A. In addition to any alternative preparation program provider path approved by the state board of education, a school district or charter school may apply to the state board of education for authority to approve the certification of teachers as a classroom-based […]
§ 15-554 – School districts and charter schools; locally based school leadership preparation program providers; certification; rules
15-554. School districts and charter schools; locally based school leadership preparation program providers; certification; rules A. In addition to any alternative preparation program provider path approved by the state board of education, a school district or charter school may apply to the state board of education for authority to approve the certification of principals, assistant […]
§ 15-531 – Fees
15-531. Fees A. The state board of education may fix and collect fees for: 1. The issuance and evaluation, singly or both, of any provisional, basic or standard teaching certificate, any administrative, specialized service, nurse, career and technical education, vocational education or substitute certificate, special subject endorsements including guidance counselor, art, music, physical education, industrial […]
§ 15-539 – Dismissal of certificated teacher; due process; written charges; notice; hearing on request
15-539. Dismissal of certificated teacher; due process; written charges; notice; hearing on request A. On a written statement of charges presented by the superintendent, charging that there exists cause for the suspension without pay for a period of time greater than ten school days or dismissal of a certificated teacher of the district, the governing […]
§ 15-531.01 – Certification expiration; military service; one year extension
15-531.01. Certification expiration; military service; one year extension A. A certificate issued pursuant to this article to any member of the Arizona national guard or the United States armed forces reserves shall not expire while the member is serving on federal active duty and shall be extended one year after the member returns from federal […]
§ 15-540 – Suspension prior to dismissal of a certificated teacher; written charges; salary
15-540. Suspension prior to dismissal of a certificated teacher; written charges; salary A. Upon a written statement of charges adopted by the governing board charging a certificated teacher of the school district with cause for suspension without pay or dismissal, the governing board may immediately place the teacher on administrative leave of absence and give […]
§ 15-532 – Examination on state and United States constitutions; reciprocity requirement; exemption; intergovernmental agreement or contract for administration and evaluation
15-532. Examination on state and United States constitutions; reciprocity requirement; exemption; intergovernmental agreement or contract for administration and evaluation A. A person who is applying for a certificate authorizing the person to become a teacher in a school, in addition to fingerprinting and other requirements, shall either complete the required classes or pass a satisfactory […]
§ 15-533 – Proficiency examination; examination reciprocity
15-533. Proficiency examination; examination reciprocity A. To qualify for a standard teaching certificate, or equivalent certificate later adopted by the state board of education, a person must pass each component of the proficiency examination developed and administered by the state board of education unless otherwise exempted by law. The proficiency examination shall consist of only […]
§ 15-534 – Fingerprinting; review and disciplinary action; violation; classification
15-534. Fingerprinting; review and disciplinary action; violation; classification A. A person who applies for a certificate as prescribed in section 15-203 shall have a valid fingerprint clearance card that is issued pursuant to title 41, chapter 12, article 3.1. Applicants who possess a certificate pursuant to section 15-203 and who apply for additional certificates or […]