Texas SB1893 prohibits school districts from employing uncertified teachers for certain courses and mandates parental notification.

Texas SB1893 amends the Education Code to restrict the employment of uncertified teachers in public schools. Specifically, school districts cannot hire individuals without appropriate certification as teachers of record for reading, language arts, or mathematics courses in kindergarten through fifth grade, mathematics courses in grades six through eight, or courses requiring sanctions under state accountability systems. The bill also mandates parental notification and outlines the definition of a "teacher of record." This legislation takes effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

Texas SB1893 prohibits school districts from employing uncertified teachers for certain courses and mandates parental notification.

Texas SB1893 amends the Education Code to restrict the employment of uncertified teachers in public schools. Specifically, school districts cannot hire individuals without appropriate certification as teachers of record for reading, language arts, or mathematics courses in kindergarten through fifth grade, mathematics courses in grades six through eight, or courses requiring sanctions under state accountability systems. The bill also mandates parental notification and outlines the definition of a "teacher of record." This legislation takes effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year.