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HB5384: Relating to a classroom teacher's right to appeal to the commissioner of education regarding the teacher's designation under a local optional teacher designation system.

: James Talarico (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Apr 7, 2025
Education
Education--Primary & Secondary
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to a classroom teacher's right to appeal to the commissioner of education regarding the teacher's designation under a local optional teacher designation system.

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