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TX SB2672
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Juan Hinojosa
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Board for Educator Certification to create bifurcated supplemental bilingual education certificates, with one certificate for teaching students in 6th grade and below and a separate certificate for teaching students in grades 7-12
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Allows candidates who fail the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test to retake only the specific sections/domains they did not pass, rather than the entire exam
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Permits candidates retaking failed test sections to demonstrate language proficiency through fewer components, including eliminating the lesson plan preparation requirement for those who failed a domain requiring that component
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Directs the State Board for Educator Certification to propose rules implementing these new certification requirements as soon as practicable after the effective date
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the requirements for issuance of a supplemental bilingual education teaching certificate.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Education K-16
4/3/2025