Bill > HB362

This bill introduces new requirements for student-teacher assignments in Texas school districts with 5,000 or more students, specifically targeting elementary school grade levels (first through sixth). The legislation prohibits assigning students to uncertified teachers with less than one year of teaching experience for two consecutive school years, with two key exceptions: first, if the student's parent and a school counselor or administrator mutually agree to such an assignment, and second, if the assignment occurs during a student's first year transferring into a school district. The bill amends the Education Code to add these restrictions and allows the commissioner of education to grant waivers in cases of extreme circumstances. Additionally, the bill prevents school districts from receiving exemptions from this new teacher assignment requirement and specifies that these regulations will take effect during the 2025-2026 school year. The bill aims to ensure that elementary students are not consistently taught by inexperienced and uncertified teachers, potentially improving educational quality and student outcomes in larger school districts.

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