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"SECTION 2. IC 20-28-5-16 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A
NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2009]:
Sec. 16. (a) This section applies to an individual who is:
(1) licensed under this chapter; and
(2) employed by a governing body that chooses to establish a
testing program under this section.
(b) Not more than one (1) time during each five (5) year period,
an individual may request to be tested by a written examination to
demonstrate the individual's increasing level of:
(1) proficiency in the subject areas in which the individual
teaches; and
(2) cultural competency under IC 20-31-6-3.
(c) An individual who successfully demonstrates the individual's
proficiency and competency under subsection (b) is entitled to
receive one thousand dollars ($1,000) each year for the five (5)
years following the individual's demonstration of proficiency and
competency, paid to the individual by the governing body.
(d) The advisory board shall recommend to the state board for
adoption suitable examinations that test varying levels of teacher
proficiency and cultural competency.".
Renumber all SECTIONS consecutively.
(Reference is to HB 1187 as printed February 3, 2009.)
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MO118710/DI 71 2009