Bill
HB 1178
Relating to the creation of a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Ben Bumgarner and 3 co-sponsors
Texas creates temporary educator certificates allowing out-of-state certified teachers to teach immediately, reducing workforce shortages while bypassing traditional state certification requirements.
Effective immediately
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