| TO: | Honorable Kent Grusendorf, Chair, House Committee on Public Education |
| FROM: | John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board |
| IN RE: | HB166 by Howard, Charlie (Relating to certification and continuing education requirements for certain public education administrators.), As Introduced |
Beginning with the 2006-07, the bill would permit the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to issue a temporary certificate, valid for three years, for assistant principals, principals, or superintendents who hold a baccalaureate or advanced degree, have significant management and leadership as determined by the employing district, and who perform satisfactorily on the appropriate certifcation examination.
A certificate under the bill would not be renewable, but the bill provides for the issuance of a standard certificate for candidates meeting specified performance criteria.
The bill would require school districts employing temporarily certified assistant principals, principals, and/or superintendents to provide professional support during the first year of the term of the temporary certificate that includes mentoring and high-quality professional development.
Beginning in the 2007-08 school year, the bill would require that continuing education requirements for principals include advanced management training courses or programs as designated by board rule.
It is assumed that any state cost associated with the bill would be offset by fee revenue generated under Section 21.041, Texas Education Code.
The bill would require school districts employing temporarily certified assistant principals, principals, and/or superintendents to provide professional support during the first year of the term of the temporary certificate that includes mentoring and high-quality professional development. To the extent that school districts do not have programs in place that would meet these requirements, local school districts that hire an individual temporarily certified under the provisions of the bill could incur costs associated with providing support services.
Beginning in the 2007-08 school year, the bill would require that continuing education requirements for principals include advanced management training courses or programs as designated by board rule. To the extent that school districts do not currently provide for training for principals that would meet the requirements set by board rule as stipulated by the bill, local school districts could incur additional associated costs.
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| LBB Staff: | JOB, CT, JSc
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