Applicants would need qualifications to become school business administrators

The proposal would set education and experience paths for certification as a school business administrator. These paths would apply to people seeking certification as business administrators. Applicants could qualify with an approved business administration program at the bachelor's or master's level. Alternatively, applicants with a business degree would need comparable experience and either the listed skills or an individualized professional development plan, depending on the path used. The proposal would take effect 60 days after passage.

Candidates would file specified materials and meet listed skill qualifications. These requirements would apply to candidates seeking certification as business administrators. The skills cover school organization, finances, staffing, buildings, information, risk, transportation, and food service. The filing would include an application, work and education records, and at least three confidential references from people who can attest to leadership skills. The proposal gives no separate date for filing these materials.

The education commissioner would adopt certification rules after a public hearing. The duty applies to the commissioner of the Department of Education. The rules would set requirements for certification as a business administrator and follow the state's rulemaking process. The proposal would take effect 60 days after passage.