The board had been working its own proposal when the Kansas Legislature approved a bill that allowed the hires.
To qualify teaching candidates would have to meet one of three criteria:
• They have a valid out-of-state license and pass the licensure tests required by the state board.
• They have at least a bachelor's degree and at least five years of related work experience in the area of science, technology, engineering or math.
• Or they hold an industry-recognized certificate in a technical profession and have at least five years of related work experience.
The regulations were approved 8-0 by the board.
