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SB2253: Relating to the certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency.

: Charles Creighton (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Apr 30, 2025
State Finances
Education
Education--Primary & Secondary
Education--School Districts
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Education--Higher
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
Occupational Regulation
State Finances--Management & Control
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
Salaries & Expenses
PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
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Relating to the certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency.

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