Teacher Preparation Rules Go Into Effect May 1
The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) published its Notice of Adoption for the Teacher Preparation Rules (R-4576) in the State Register. This was the final step of the rulemaking process. The new rules go into effect on May 1; though, some rules/requirements have later effective dates. Please consult the resources below for more information.
For more information about the new rules, including key implementation timelines, please review:
- Frequently Asked Questions on the implementation of the new rules
- Unit Rule Matrix: A comparison of the 2014 Unit Standards and the 2021 Unit Standards (“New rules”)
- The Teacher Preparation Manual
- The Official Rulemaking Record