Times Union: ALBANY — As New York's schools brace for an influx of students from Puerto Rico, the state Board of Regents wants to certify teachers coming from the island to help instruct the youngest storm refugees displaced by Hurricane Maria.
After a committee vote Monday, the full board is expected to swiftly approve a temporary certification process for Puerto Rican teachers coming to New York.
Under the change, those certified could begin teaching during this school year. Teachers also could begin the process of meeting state standards for permanent certification.
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