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Texas House Bill HB2924

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2924

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Caption

Relating to educator preparation programs.

Impact

By instituting accountability measures for educator preparation programs, HB2924 aims to improve the quality of education and ensure that new teachers are adequately prepared to teach. One significant aspect of the bill is its requirement for aspiring teachers to complete at least 15 hours of field-based experience before they can be employed as teachers of record. This practical experience is crucial as it allows candidates to immerse themselves in classroom settings, thereby enhancing their learning and readiness for full-time teaching roles.

Summary

House Bill 2924 seeks to amend laws related to educator preparation programs in Texas. The bill outlines requirements for maintaining accountability across all educator preparation institutions. It necessitates that all certification examination results and performance data concerning new teachers are disaggregated by race, gender, and ethnicity. This focus on accountability aims to provide a clearer picture of the effectiveness of these programs in preparing educators to meet the dynamic needs of Texas classrooms.

Contention

However, the bill's implications for educator preparation programs may lead to discussions about the adequacy of current training models. Stakeholders may raise concerns regarding the potential challenges in meeting the new requirements, particularly in terms of available resources and support for candidates. The bill aims to address issues related to teacher shortages by allowing certain subject area certifications to be excluded from standard performance measures, which may also spur further dialogue about equity in educational access and opportunities.

Final_note

Overall, HB2924 reflects a significant step toward ensuring that Texas's educational institutions are held accountable for the quality of their teacher preparation programs. By establishing clear standards and expectations, the bill intends to foster an educational landscape that supports both new teachers and the students they serve.

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Companion Bills

TX SB1278

Identical Relating to educator preparation programs.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4839

Relating to the accountability system for public school educator preparation programs.

TX SB1957

Relating to the accountability system for public school educator preparation programs.

TX SB58

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB11

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB9

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB4188

Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1124

Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education.

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