Texas HB1057 allows career or technology education teachers to receive salary step credit for work experience in their field.

Texas HB1057 amends the Education Code to allow certified career or technology education teachers to receive salary step credit for up to five years of work experience in their field. This credit is treated as if the experience were teaching experience. The bill also amends the Government Code to allow eligible members to establish equivalent membership service credit for up to five years of work experience. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1057 allows career or technology education teachers to receive salary step credit for work experience in their field.

Texas HB1057 amends the Education Code to allow certified career or technology education teachers to receive salary step credit for up to five years of work experience in their field. This credit is treated as if the experience were teaching experience. The bill also amends the Government Code to allow eligible members to establish equivalent membership service credit for up to five years of work experience. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2025.