Texas § ED.21.04423 - ALTERNATIVE TEACHER PREPARATION
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § ED.21.04423 — ALTERNATIVE TEACHER PREPARATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ ED.21.04423. ALTERNATIVE TEACHER PREPARATION
ALTERNATIVE TEACHER PREPARATION. In proposing rules under this subchapter regarding training requirements for a candidate who has previously earned a degree and is seeking certification through an alternative teacher preparation route, the board shall establish: (1) a preservice alternative teacher preparation route that: (A) requires the candidate to complete substantial preservice practice in a prekindergarten through grade 12 classroom, which may include time spent serving as a paraprofessional; and (B) provides training synchronously, unless the educator preparation program applies to and receives approval from the board for an exception allowing the program to provide training asynchronously; and (2) an alternative teacher preparation route that allows for flexibility in how a candidate may demonstrate proficiency for certification. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2 ), Sec. 2.08, eff. June 20, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § ED.21.04423
What does The Texas Constitution § ED.21.04423 cover?
Section ED.21.04423 ("ALTERNATIVE TEACHER PREPARATION") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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