HB 1334
AN ACT relating to the payment of a fee for the administration of a special
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
This Texas bill eliminates examination fees for individuals seeking special education or bilingual education teaching certification. The State Board for Educator Certification will waive its own administrative fees and pay the vendor's examination fee on behalf of the test-taker. By removing financial barriers, the bill aims to encourage more teachers to obtain specialized certification in critical education areas like special education and bilingual instruction.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the payment of a fee for the administration of a special education or bilingual education certificate examination. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 21, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 21.04892 to read as follows: Sec. 21.04892. FEES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OR BILINGUAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS. For each person who takes an examination prescribed under Section 21.048 for certification to teach in special education or bilingual education, including certification under Section 21.04891, the board shall, as (1) waive any fee assessed by the board for the administration of the examination; and (2) pay on behalf of the person to the vendor who administers the examination any fee assessed by the vendor to the person for the administration of the examination. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the payment of a fee for the administration of a special
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