Amends and adds to existing law to provide a code reference and to establish provisions regarding limited contracts for certain employees.

This legislation would allow Idaho public school districts, charter districts, and charter schools to only issue a Category 1 Standard Teacher Contract to certified personnel working in the Idaho public schools yet only holding an Interim Teaching Certificate under an Alternative Route. These Category 1 Teacher Contracts would be valid each year during the three year period that the certified personnel employee is working to attain their full certification. This legislation will place accountability on the individual to diligently pursue the requirement set forth in the Interim Teaching Certificate issued to them and not place school boards in statutorily protected contract disputes when the individual is not making progress towards the requirements necessary to receive a valid five year teaching certificate.