Amend CSSB 1581 as follows:

(1) In the recital to SECTION 4.01 of the bill (page 2, lines 22 and 23), strike "Subsection (c), Section 54.214, Education Code, is amended" and substitute "Section 54.214, Education Code, is amended by amending Subsection (c) and by adding Subsection (c-1)"

(2) In SECTION 4.01 of the bill, on page 2, between lines 49 and 50, insert the following:

(c-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (c)(5), a person who previously received a tuition exemption under Section 54.214 remains eligible for an exemption if the person:

(1) is enrolled at an institution of higher education granting the exemption in courses required for teacher certification; and

(2) meets the eligibility requirements in (c) other than Subsection (c)(5).