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TX HB1061
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Salman Bhojani
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AI Summary
- Expands teacher certification exam subsidies from cybersecurity-only to all career and technology education certifications
- Removes the restriction limiting students to only one certification examination subsidy, allowing students to receive multiple subsidies
- Expands reimbursable costs to include not just examination fees but also other costs related to requirements for obtaining certification
- School districts must pay examination fees and related certification costs upfront, then submit a written application to the commissioner for reimbursement from the Texas Education Agency
- Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise
Legislative Description
Relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain examination fee and other required cost subsidies paid for public school teachers and students.
Education
Last Action
Left pending in subcommittee
5/8/2025
Committee Referrals
Academic & Career-Oriented Education3/7/2025
Full Bill Text
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