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The New York State Board of Regents recently enacted a change in the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education establishing a new supplementary teaching certificate in response to persistent teacher shortages in certain subject areas. This credential will allow a teacher certified in one classroom teaching area to provide instruction in a different certificate area where there is a demonstrated shortage of qualified teachers, for up to three years, while meeting the requirements necessary for a certificate in the new certificate title. Anticipated as a temporary measure, individuals will be unable to obtain this credential after September 2, 2009.