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TX HB1061

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Salman Bhojani

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

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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