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TX HB4489

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christina Morales

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement for out-of-state educators to pass Texas certification examinations or equivalent exams from their home state when seeking a Texas educator certificate

  • Allows the State Board for Educator Certification to issue certificates to applicants who hold an accredited degree and an appropriate certificate or credential from another state or country, without additional testing requirements

  • Requires the board to establish an agreement for entering into the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement for educator certification reciprocity

  • Repeals several existing subsections of Education Code Section 21.052 related to out-of-state educator certification requirements

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the issuance of an educator certificate to certain applicants from outside this state.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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