H.B. No. 1178 introduces a new provision in the Texas Education Code that establishes a temporary educator certificate for individuals certified in other states. The bill mandates the State Board for Educator Certification to create this temporary certificate and to issue it immediately to applicants who meet specific criteria, including holding a valid non-temporary certificate from another state and a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. The temporary certificate will expire either one year after issuance or when the individual receives a standard certificate under existing law, with an exception for spouses of active-duty military members, whose certificates will last for three years.

Additionally, the bill repeals certain existing provisions related to educator certification, specifically Sections 21.052(c), (d), (d-1), and (e). It also stipulates that the temporary certificate cannot be reissued or renewed. The State Board is required to adopt necessary rules to implement this new section promptly after the bill's effective date, which could be immediate or set for September 1, 2025, depending on legislative approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 21.052 (Education Code 21)
House Committee Report: Education Code 21.052 (Education Code 21)
Engrossed: Education Code 21.052 (Education Code 21)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 21.052 (Education Code 21)
Enrolled: Education Code 21.052 (Education Code 21)