Bill > HB1178

This bill creates a new temporary educator certificate program for teachers certified in other states, aimed at streamlining the process for out-of-state educators to work in Texas. Under the new law, the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) must immediately issue a temporary certificate to applicants from other states who hold a valid non-temporary teaching credential and a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. These temporary certificates will expire after one year or when the educator receives a standard Texas teaching certificate, whichever comes first. The bill offers a special provision for military spouses, allowing their temporary certificates to remain valid for up to three years. Importantly, these temporary certificates cannot be renewed or reissued, and the board retains the right to rescind the certificate if the educator does not meet eligibility requirements. The bill also repeals some existing sections of the education code related to certification and requires the SBEC to adopt rules to implement this new certification process. The legislation will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the required supermajority vote.

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