Webinar – Navigating New Teacher Certification Requirements: What Districts of Innovation Need to Know Now
Ever since the 84th Texas Legislature adopted the District of Innovation concept in 2015, Texas school districts have been opting out of the statutory teacher certification requirements, and more and more districts have utilized uncertified teachers to varying degrees to battle the ongoing shortage of certified teachers. But with the passage of HB2 in the 89th Regular Legislative Session, effective June of last year, the pendulum has begun to swing in the other direction. That bill added a new section of the Texas Education Code that essentially phases out districts’ ability to use uncertified teachers in certain areas. In this