SECTION 12. PI 34.29 (1) (f) and (g) are created to read:
(f) An individual may be issued an additional license to teach English literature and composition under sub. (2) (a) or mathematics under sub. (2) (b) if the individual meets all of the following requirements:
1. The individual is licensed under s. PI 34.28 (2) or under s. PI 34.25 in elementary or middle education that includes grades 7 and 8. 2. The individual has at least 4 semesters of teaching experience in grades 7 or 8 in the subject of the additional license.
3. The individual has successfully completed the content knowledge standardized examination prescribed by the state superintendent under s. PI 34.15 (2) (a) 3. a. (g) A license issued under par. (e) or (f) shall have the same license expiration date as the applicant’s valid initial educator or professional educator teaching license. The license term for a license issued under par. (e) or (f) for an applicant holding a master educator or life license in teaching shall not exceed 5 years. The start date of an additional license issued under par. (e) or (f) shall be July 1 of the next calendar year if the required test is completed after August 31.
SECTION 13. PI 34.29 (2) (a) 1. and (b) 1. and (c) 1. and (d) 1. are amended to read:
(a) Language arts.
1. In order to qualify for a license under this paragraph, an individual shall have completed a language arts program major or a major in one of the subcategories under this subdivision. The language arts program shall include competencies in each of the subcategories listed in this subdivision with a concentration in at least one of the subcategories. A concentrationlicense in the specific subject area is required to teach upper level high school courses in the specific subject subcategory. The following subcategories are available as individual licenses and shall be included in the broad-field language arts license:
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(b) Mathematics and computer science.
1. In order to qualify for a license under this paragraph, an individual shall have completed a program major or a major in one of the subcategories under this subdivision. The mathematics and computer science program shall include competencies in both subcategories. A concentrationlicense in the specific subject area is required to teach upper level high school courses in mathematics or computer science. The subcategories referred to in this subdivision are as follows:
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(c) Science.
1. In order to qualify for a license under this paragraph, an individual shall have completed a science program major or a major in one of the subcategories under this subdivision. The science program shall include competencies in each of the subcategories listed under this subdivision with a concentration in at least one of the subcategories. A concentrationlicense in the specific subject area is required to teach upper level high school courses in the specific subject subcategories. The following subcategories are available as individual licenses and shall be included in the broad-field science license:
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(d) Social studies.
1. In order to qualify for a license under this paragraph, an individual shall have completed a social studies program major or a major in one of the subcategories under this subdivision. The social studies program shall include competencies in each of the subcategories listed in this subdivision with a concentration in at least one of the subcategories. A concentrationlicense in the specific subject area is required to teach upper level high school courses in the specific subject subcategory. The following subcategories are available as individual licenses and shall be included in the broad-field social studies license:
SECTION 14. STATEMENT OF EMERGENCY:
FINDING OF EMERGENCY
The Department of Public Instruction finds an emergency exists and that a rule is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public welfare. A statement of the facts constituting the emergency is:
School districts throughout the state are experiencing difficulties obtaining and retaining licensed personnel. These difficulties can impact children’s educational experience. An emergency rule is needed to create additional flexibility in the teacher licensing process for individuals who are seeking a license for the 2016-17 school year, which starts July 1, 2016. A permanent rule would not be able to provide additional flexibility on a timely basis for the upcoming school year.
SECTION 15. EFFECTIVE DATE:
The rules contained in this order shall take effect upon publication as emergency rules pursuant to the authority granted by s. 227.24, Stats.
