§ 70-6-192. Professional development - Legislative intent.

It is hereby declared to be the intent of the Legislature to establish a professional development procedure whereby all teachers in the state continue their education beyond initial licensing and certification by the state to ensure that the children of the state are taught by professional educators, fully prepared in their areas of expertise.  Furthermore, such professional development procedure shall provide alternative means of education, including one or more of the following:  In-service programs, higher education courses, or other alternative means of education designed to help teachers enrich their professional abilities.

Added by Laws 1995, c. 322, § 13, eff. July 1, 1995.