Should uncertified teachers be allowed to teach in SC Public Schools?

It's no secret that South Carolina is dealing with a teacher shortage, as are several other states. More than 1,000 teaching jobs statewide were unfilled as of the start of this school year. State legislators are considering a bill that could help alleviate the teacher shortage. Currently, teaching in a South Carolina public school requires certification. The bill would allow educators to teach without a certification for up to two years. The uncertified teachers would then have to enroll in an approved educator training program. Should uncertified teachers be allowed to teach in South Carolina Public Schools.