Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3472

Caption

Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to authorize individuals to teach certain classes.

Impact

By broadening the scope of who can be granted teaching permits, the bill addresses the growing need for subject matter expertise in nontraditional teaching areas. It encourages the hiring of professionals with practical experience and industry-recognized credentials to support students in technical and vocational fields. Such a provision potentially enhances educational offerings in schools, thereby equipping students with essential skills needed for the modern workforce.

Summary

House Bill 3472 aims to amend the process concerning the issuance of teaching permits for individuals authorized to teach certain classes in school districts. Specifically, the bill allows school district boards of trustees to issue a teaching permit to individuals who will teach noncore academic career and technical education courses, applied STEM courses, or noncore mathematics courses. This provision is designed to streamline the onboarding process for professionals with relevant qualifications, providing they meet criteria established by the school district leadership.

Contention

Despite its potential benefits, there are concerns regarding the implications of employing individuals outside of traditional educational pathways to teach in schools. Critics may argue that without formal teaching qualifications or educational training, the quality of teaching could diminish, particularly in foundational educational areas. Therefore, discussions around the adequacy of requirements, such as classroom management training and continued education, as stipulated in the bill, will be essential to balance expertise with educational standards.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2615

Relating to the operation by a school district of a foundation and trade diploma program to provide eligible high school students with educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.

TX HB2485

Relating to mentors assigned to classroom teachers in public schools.

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 HB1605

Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.

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 HB343

Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.

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 SB1474

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

TX HB5084

Relating to the issuance of a teaching certificate to certain applicants with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.