KRS 161.131: Legislative findings and goals on national board certification.

(1) The General Assembly hereby finds that:

(a) Student achievement is directly related to the competency levels of the

teachers and the teachers' ability to nurture student learning;

(b) All students are entitled to have teachers who know the subjects they te ach

and who demonstrate skill for managing and monitoring student learning;

(c) Teachers who meet entry -level standards need support and opportunities to

develop higher-level skills throughout their teaching careers;

(d) Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

is based on high and rigorous standards and provides a process of

development and assessment of teachers' knowledge, skills and abilities

embedded in classroom practices in the certificate field; and

(e) Teachers w ho successfully meet the certification requirements through the

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards can help strengthen the

teaching profession within their schools and school districts by advising,

assisting, and mentoring new teachers; by serving as role models and master

teachers to student teachers; and by assisting other experienced teachers who

seek national board certification.

(2) The General Assembly establishes, on behalf of the public school teachers and

students in the Commonwealt h, a goal that by the year 2020 there will be at least

one (1) national board certified teacher in every public school in Kentucky.