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

Additionally, the bill prohibits school districts from employing individuals as classroom teachers who do not hold the appropriate 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 new regulations will take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year, and the bill 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)