H.B. No. 3558 amends the Education Code to establish new requirements for teacher employment contracts in Texas. The bill introduces a new subsection (a-1) to Section 21.002, which mandates that contracts must include specific provisions. These provisions require the contract to specify the number of service days the educator is expected to fulfill, outline the first and last days of the contract term, and ensure that educators are compensated at their daily rate for any additional service days beyond the specified number.

The changes outlined in this bill will only apply to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. Contracts signed before this date will continue to be governed by the existing laws in place at the time of their signing. This legislation aims to provide clarity and fairness in teacher employment agreements, ensuring that educators are adequately informed of their responsibilities and compensated for additional work.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 21.002 (Education Code 21)