Senator Stephens proposes the following amendment (SMIN-305.AA0015S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, Section 59-25-60, by adding an item to read:

 (E) For purposes of this section, "related occupational experience" includes experience as a teacher's aide, teacher's assistant, or other full-time experience in the classroom as a paraprofessional if that individual holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a relevant field.