SB 494

This bill expands the teacher education programs that satisfy a requirement for

obtaining an initial teaching license under the alternative teacher licensure path

described below to include teacher education programs approved by the Association

Montessori Internationale.

2015 Wisconsin Act 55

created an alternative teacher licensure path for an

individual who satisfies the following requirements:

1. The individual has a bachelor's degree.

2. The individual successfully completed a teacher education program

accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education.

3. The individual successfully completed a three-credit introductory course in

special education.

4. The individual received a passing score on any standardized examination the

Department of Public Instruction requires to obtain an equivalent license under the

traditional licensing path and the Foundations of Reading test.