Bill > HB759

This bill creates a new temporary educator certification process for out-of-state teachers, allowing the State Board for Educator Certification to immediately issue a temporary certificate to educators from other states who meet specific requirements. To be eligible, an applicant must hold a valid, non-temporary teaching credential from another state and have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. The temporary certificate will expire after one year or when the person obtains a standard Texas teaching certificate, whichever comes first. For military spouses, the certificate can be valid for up to three years. The bill specifically prohibits reissuing or renewing these temporary certificates and gives the board the authority to rescind a certificate if the educator does not meet eligibility requirements. The bill also repeals previous sections of the Education Code related to certification and requires the State Board for Educator Certification to adopt implementing rules. The legislation will take effect either immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the immediate voting threshold.

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