The bill, S.B. No. 1893, amends the Education Code to establish new requirements regarding the employment of classroom teachers in public schools and parental notification. It specifies that a local innovation plan cannot exempt a district designated as a district of innovation from certain provisions, including the employment of uncertified teachers of record and parental notification requirements. Additionally, the bill introduces a definition for "teacher of record," clarifying that it refers to a person employed by a school district who teaches the majority of the instructional day and is responsible for evaluating student achievement and assigning grades.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits school districts from employing individuals as classroom teachers unless they hold the appropriate certification or permit from the State Board for Educator Certification for specific subjects, including reading language arts and mathematics for grades K-5, mathematics for grades 6-8, and courses requiring significant relevant coursework or experience. The provisions of this Act will take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year, and it will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 21.001 (Education Code 21)