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HB 1148

Relating to repealing the requirement for certain public school teachers and principals to attend a teacher literacy achievement academy.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Matt Shaheen

Bill eliminates mandatory literacy academy training requirement for Texas public school teachers and principals, reducing professional development oversight.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 1148

Legislative bill overview

HB 1148 proposes to repeal an existing requirement that mandates certain public school teachers and principals attend a teacher literacy achievement academy. The bill would eliminate this mandatory professional development obligation for educators in Texas public schools.

Why is this important

Literacy instruction is foundational to student success, and professional development requirements are designed to ensure teachers have current expertise in evidence-based reading instruction. Repealing this mandate affects both the quality of teacher preparation in literacy and the state's investment in educator professional development—areas with documented impact on student reading proficiency and closing achievement gaps.

Potential points of contention

  • Student literacy outcomes: Critics may argue that eliminating literacy training requirements could harm reading instruction quality, particularly for at-risk students who depend on specialized instructional approaches
  • Teacher autonomy vs. accountability: Proponents frame this as reducing regulatory burden on educators, while opponents may view mandatory training as necessary accountability for a critical subject area
  • Resource and implementation questions: Unclear whether the repeal affects only new requirements or existing academies, and whether eliminating this creates gaps in Texas's literacy improvement efforts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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