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HB 4619

Relating to the parental notification regarding public school teacher qualifications.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Alma Allen

Texas bill mandates schools notify parents of their child's teacher qualifications, including certification status and educational background, to increase educational transparency and accountability.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 4619

Legislative bill overview

HB 4619 requires Texas public schools to provide parents with information about their child's teachers' qualifications, including certification status, subject matter expertise, and educational background. The bill mandates schools disclose whether teachers hold standard certifications, alternative certifications, or provisional credentials, and make this information readily accessible to families.

Why is this important

Teacher qualification transparency directly affects student learning outcomes, as research links teacher credentials to academic achievement. Parents use this information to advocate for their children's education and make informed decisions about school selection. This disclosure requirement addresses growing parental concerns about teacher preparation standards and accountability in public education.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools must develop systems to track, compile, and distribute teacher qualification data, potentially requiring IT infrastructure and administrative staff resources
  • Teacher privacy vs. transparency balance: Detailed disclosure of individual teacher credentials could raise concerns about privacy, professional dignity, and whether incomplete credentials should be publicly listed
  • Definition disputes: Lack of clarity on what constitutes "qualifications" (degrees, certifications, years of experience, test scores) could lead to inconsistent implementation across districts and legal challenges
  • Alternative certification advocates: May argue the bill creates bias against alternative-route teachers who lack traditional certification despite effective classroom performance

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

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