§70-6-187E. Requirements for teacher candidates enrolled in
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educator preparation programs.
A. The Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability shall establish student teaching requirements for teacher candidates who are enrolled in an educator preparation program accredited by the Commission. The requirements shall include:
1. Completion of a minimum number of weeks of field experience; or
2. Completion of a qualified job-embedded, competency-based teacher registered apprenticeship program. For the purposes of this section, “teacher registered apprenticeship program” means a structured program that combines on-the-job training with academic instruction to prepare individuals to become teachers.
B. The Commission shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this act. Added by Laws 2025, c. 42, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.