1. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may grant a license to teach:

   1. (1) a high school level course; or

   2. (2) in grades 5 through 9;

      to an individual who completes a licensure pathway established by the department.

2. (b) A licensure pathway established by the department under subsection (a)(1) must be aligned to a course content area that is part of student diploma requirements established by the state board under IC 20-19-2-21 .

As added by P.L.194-2025, SEC.3.