(a) On and after July 1, 2019, the State Board of Education shall allow an applicant for certification to teach in a subject shortage area pursuant to § 10-8b or a certified employee seeking to teach in such a subject shortage area to substitute achievement of a satisfactory score, as determined by the State Board of Education, on any appropriate State Board of Education approved subject area assessment for the subject area requirements for certification pursuant to § 10-145f.

(b) On and after July 1, 2020, the State Board of Education shall allow an applicant for certification to teach computer science, or a certified employee seeking to teach computer science, to substitute achievement of a satisfactory score, as determined by the State Board of Education, on the appropriate State Board of Education approved subject area assessment for the subject area requirements for certification pursuant to § 10-145f.