SB183 grants classroom teachers in Texas at least two days of paid leave to testify at public hearings.

SB183 amends the Texas Education Code to ensure classroom teachers receive at least two days of paid leave to testify at public hearings for local, state, or federal entities. This leave is in addition to any other leave provided by law or school district policy. Importantly, leave taken under this provision cannot be deducted from a teacher's accumulated personal leave. The changes will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate implementation possible if the bill receives a two-thirds majority vote in both legislative houses.

SB183 grants classroom teachers in Texas at least two days of paid leave to testify at public hearings.

SB183 amends the Texas Education Code to ensure classroom teachers receive at least two days of paid leave to testify at public hearings for local, state, or federal entities. This leave is in addition to any other leave provided by law or school district policy. Importantly, leave taken under this provision cannot be deducted from a teacher's accumulated personal leave. The changes will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate implementation possible if the bill receives a two-thirds majority vote in both legislative houses.