House Bill No. 5045 aims to amend the Education Code regarding the employment of classroom teachers and parental notification in public schools. The bill 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. It introduces new definitions and regulations, such as defining a "teacher of record" and prohibiting school districts from employing individuals without appropriate certification for specific subjects and grade levels, including reading language arts and mathematics for grades K-5 and certain middle school mathematics courses.

The bill also establishes that these changes will take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring that school districts adhere to the new requirements regarding teacher certification and parental notification. If the bill receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses, it will take effect immediately; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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