By: Thimesch H.B. No. 4656
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the creation of a temporary teaching certificate for
teachers certified by other states.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 21, Education Code, is
amended by adding Section 21.0521 to read as follows:
Sec. 21.0521. TEMPORARY CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS FROM
OUTSIDE THIS STATE. (a) The board shall:
(1) establish a temporary teaching certificate for
classroom teachers certified by other states; and
(2) immediately issue a certificate described by
Subdivision (1) to an applicant for the certificate who meets the
eligibility requirements under Subsection (b).
(b) To be eligible for a certificate issued under this
section, a person must:
(1) hold a valid, unexpired certificate or similar
credential in another state that qualifies the person to provide
classroom instruction in that state;
(2) possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university; and
(3) have applied for a certificate issued under
Section 21.052.
(c) A certificate issued under this section expires on the
earlier of:
(1) the first anniversary of the date the certificate
is issued; or
(2) the date the person is issued a certificate under
Section 21.052.
(d) A certificate issued under this section may not be
reissued or renewed.
SECTION 2. As soon as practicable after the effective date
of this Act, the State Board for Educator Certification shall adopt
rules necessary to implement this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2023.