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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 2039

House Author:  Huberty et al.

Effective:  6-15-17

Senate Sponsor:  Zaffirini

            House Bill 2039 amends the Education Code to require the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to establish an early childhood certificate for an educator with certain specialty training focusing on prekindergarten through grade three. The bill sets out eligibility criteria for the certificate and establishes the SBEC duty to propose rules relating to the certificate.