SECTION 5. PI 34.21 (2) (e) is created to read:
(e) If an applicant does not meet the renewal requirements under par. (d), a license under this subsection may be renewed if the district administrator or designated official of the employing school district submits to the department a written program plan that demonstrates, by clear and convincing evidence, that the applicant will complete licensure requirements in the teacher or pupil services area of the emergency license during the term of the renewed license.
SECTION 6. PI 34.23 is repealed and recreated to read:
(1) License. A renewable substitute license may be issued for a period of 5 years to an applicant who has held or is eligible to hold a Wisconsin license issued under subch. VII, VIII, or IX, or the equivalent license in another state. A license issued under this subsection shall be in the subject or position and the developmental or grade level of the license the applicant has held, is eligible to hold under subch. VII, VIII, or IX, or the equivalent license in another state.
(2) Long-term substitute. A school district may employ an individual as a long-term substitute if the individual is a licensed substitute under sub. (1) or is fully licensed for the assignment. A long-term substitute may be employed only in the subject or position and grade level in which the individual is licensed.
(3) Short-term substitute. A school district may employ an individual as a short-term substitute teacher for no more than 45 consecutive days in the same teaching assignment. A short-term substitute may be employed to teach any subject at any grade level. A school district may only employ an individual as a short-term substitute if the individual has one of the following:
(a) A license issued under subch. VII, VIII, or IX.
(b) A substitute license issued under sub. (1).
(c) A substitute teacher permit issued under s. PI 34.24. SECTION 7. PI 34.24 (1) is amended to read:
(1) A substitute teacher permit authorizes an individual to be a short-term substitute under s. PI 34.23(3). A substitute teacher permit may be issued to a person who holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university but does not meet the substitute teacher license requirements under s. PI 34.23 (1). SECTION 8. PI 34.27 (1) (d) is amended to read:
(d) LicensesExcept as provided in par. (e), licenses may be issued under this section to individuals who complete an approved program including evidence of meeting the standards in s. PI 34.02, the requirements in s. PI 34.15 (4), and the content knowledge test described under s. PI 34.15 (2) (a) 3. a. SECTION 9. PI 34.27 (e) and (f) are created to read:
(e) An individual may be issued an additional license under sub. (2) 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 education that includes grades 1 and 2. 2. The individual has at least 4 semesters of teaching experience in a self-contained classroom in grades 1 or 2.
3. The individual has successfully completed the content knowledge test prescribed by the state superintendent under s. PI 34.15 (2) (a) 3. a. 4. The individual has passed the exam required under s. 118.19.(14), Stats. (f) A license issued under par. (e) 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) 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) shall be July 1 of the next calendar year if the tests required under par. (e) are completed after August 31.
SECTION 10. PI 34.29 (1) (e) 1. is renumbered 34.29 (1) (e) and is amended to read:
(e) Individuals who hold a professionalan educator license under the subcategories under sub. (2) (a) 1., may be issued an additional license in under sub. (2) (a) 1. by successfully completing an additional content knowledge standardized examinationtest prescribed by the state superintendent in the subject area of the additional license.
SECTION 11. PI 34.29 (1) (e) 2. and 3. and 4. are repealed.
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.
