HB 1383: Technical prof. license; curriculum & instruction coursework, comprehensive community colleges.
HB 1383 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialTeacher licensure; technical professional license; curriculum and instruction coursework; comprehensive community colleges. Permits any individual seeking a technical professional license to complete any required coursework in curriculum and instruction at any comprehensive community college in the Commonwealth that of...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- Reduced barriers to entry for technical professional teachers
- Potential expansion of vocational teaching workforce
Risks
- Concerns regarding the equivalency of noncredit credentials to traditional coursework
Society
Benefits
- Expanded accessibility for prospective technical educators
- Streamlines the licensure process for non-traditional candidates
Risks
- Potential for uneven educational standards depending on college-specific implementation
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
The bill's impact depends on how individual community colleges align their noncredit workforce credentials with existing teacher licensure requirements.
Analysis based solely on bill abstract
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentContinued from last session
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