Texas SB2253 amends the Education Code to establish new teacher preparation programs and allotments for public school educators.

Texas SB2253 amends the Education Code to establish new teacher preparation programs, including traditional, residency, and alternative preservice programs. These programs facilitate partnerships between educator preparation programs and school districts or charter schools. The bill also creates a mentorship program for new teachers and sets standards for educator certification. It provides allotments for teacher candidates completing literacy or mathematics achievement academies and for districts employing uncertified teachers.

Texas SB2253 amends the Education Code to establish new teacher preparation programs and allotments for public school educators.

Texas SB2253 amends the Education Code to establish new teacher preparation programs, including traditional, residency, and alternative preservice programs. These programs facilitate partnerships between educator preparation programs and school districts or charter schools. The bill also creates a mentorship program for new teachers and sets standards for educator certification. It provides allotments for teacher candidates completing literacy or mathematics achievement academies and for districts employing uncertified teachers.