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TX SB2672

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Juan Hinojosa

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Directs the State Board for Educator Certification to propose rules implementing these new certification requirements as soon as practicable after the effective date

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education K-164/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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