Texas HB5175 addresses teacher certification and employment in public schools, including fee waivers and payments for certain teachers.

Texas HB5175 modifies teacher certification and employment rules in public schools. It mandates that school districts cannot employ uncertified teachers for core curriculum courses but allows exceptions for the 2026-2027 school year. The bill also waives certain certification examination and application fees for specified education areas and directs the State Board for Educator Certification to cover vendor fees for first-time exam administration.

Texas HB5175 addresses teacher certification and employment in public schools, including fee waivers and payments for certain teachers.

Texas HB5175 modifies teacher certification and employment rules in public schools. It mandates that school districts cannot employ uncertified teachers for core curriculum courses but allows exceptions for the 2026-2027 school year. The bill also waives certain certification examination and application fees for specified education areas and directs the State Board for Educator Certification to cover vendor fees for first-time exam administration.