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HB 3606

AN ACT relating to an exemption from teacher certification examinations

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

Exempts individuals with a bachelor's degree in education from a general academic teaching institution from having to take standard teacher certification examinations. The exemption applies specifically to those seeking teaching certification, potentially making it easier for education graduates to enter the teaching profession by removing a traditional testing barrier. The new rule will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving education programs and certification boards time to implement the changes.

Subject Areas

Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions

Bill Text

relating to an exemption from teacher certification examinations
for certain persons who graduated from general academic teaching
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 21.048, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (a-3) to read as follows:
(a-3)  Notwithstanding Subsections (a) and (a-2), the board
shall propose rules to exempt a person who is seeking certification
under this subchapter and who holds a bachelor's degree in
education from a general academic teaching institution, as defined
by Section 61.003, from a requirement to take a certification
examination otherwise prescribed by this section for the class of
certificate the person is seeking.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

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