Bill > HB3606

This bill proposes an exemption from teacher certification examinations for certain education graduates. Specifically, the bill directs the educational board to create rules that would exempt individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree in education from a general academic teaching institution (a term defined in Texas Education Code Section 61.003) from taking standard certification examinations typically required to obtain a teaching certificate. The exemption applies to certification exams that would otherwise be mandatory for the specific class of teaching certificate being sought. By removing this testing requirement for graduates from qualifying institutions, the bill aims to potentially streamline the process of becoming a certified teacher. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving educational authorities time to develop and implement the new examination exemption rules.

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