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House Bill 159 |
House Author: González, Mary et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-21 |
Senate Sponsor: Lucio et al. |
House Bill 159 amends the Education Code to revise training requirements for an educator certificate to include requirements that a candidate demonstrate basic knowledge relating to disability categories under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and conditions that may be considered a disability under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and demonstrate competence in certain proactive instructional planning techniques and inclusive instructional practices. The bill extends certification-related training requirements with regard to instruction on dyslexia, mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide to all educator certificates and clarifies certain qualifications for principal certification.
House Bill 159 requires an educator preparation program, as a condition of the program's approval or renewal, to incorporate proactive instructional planning techniques using a qualifying framework and to integrate inclusive practices and evidence-based instruction and intervention strategies. The bill requires field-based experience required for teacher certification candidates, including internships and certain flexible options, to involve interaction with a diverse student population that includes students with disabilities to the greatest extent practicable. The bill adds language to clarify that certain standards and requirements in the context of educator preparation programs refer to all students, including students with disabilities.
House Bill 159 requires public school district staff development training to incorporate proactive instructional planning techniques using a qualifying framework and to integrate inclusive and evidence-based instructional practices for all students.