28B.76.335 - Teacher preparation degree and certificate programs -- Needs assessment.

Teacher preparation degree and certificate programs — Needs assessment.

As part of the state needs assessment process conducted by the board in accordance with RCW 28B.76.230, the board shall, in collaboration with the professional educator standards board, assess the need for additional degree and certificate programs in Washington that specialize in teacher preparation to meet regional or subject area shortages. If the board determines that there is a need for additional programs, then the board shall encourage the appropriate institutions of higher education or institutional sectors to create such a program.

[2010 c 235 § 507; 2007 c 396 § 17.]

Notes: Finding -- 2010 c 235: See note following RCW 28A.405.245.

Captions not law -- 2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.305.215.

Finding -- Intent -- 2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.300.515.