(1) The retooling to teach mathematics and science conditional scholarship program is created. Participation is limited to current K-12 teachers and individuals having an elementary education certificate but who are not employed in positions requiring an elementary education certificate. It is anticipated that candidates enrolled in this program will complete the requirements for a mathematics or science endorsement, or both, in two years or less.

     (2) Entry requirements for candidates include:

     (a) Current K-12 teachers shall pursue a middle level mathematics or science, or secondary mathematics or science endorsement.

     (b) Individuals having an elementary education certificate but who are not employed in positions requiring an elementary education certificate shall pursue an endorsement in middle level mathematics or science only.

[2007 c 396 § 7.]

NOTES:

     Captions not law -- 2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.305.215.

     Finding -- Intent -- 2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.300.515.