Additional requirements for renewal of license of certain teachers: Proof of completion of course in multicultural education; regulations

1. Any licensed teacher who is initially licensed on or after July 1, 2019, except for a teacher who is licensed only as a substitute teacher, must submit with his or her first application for renewal of his or her license to teach proof of the completion of a course in multicultural education. If the licensed teacher is initially issued a nonrenewable license, he or she must submit such proof with his or her first application for a renewable license to teach. 2. The Commission shall adopt regulations: (a) That prescribe the required contents of a course in multicultural education which must be completed pursuant to this section; (b) That prescribe the number of credits which must be earned by a licensed teacher in a course in multicultural education; (c) That establish standards for professional development training which may be used to satisfy any course work requirement prescribed pursuant to this section; and (d) As otherwise necessary to carry out the requirements of this section.