Teacher Certification (H 7419)

  • Status: Held for Further Study
  • Position: Support and Amend
  • Bill Number: H 7419
  • Session: 2026
  • Latest Update: February 13, 2026
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We supported legislation which would encourage alternative pathways for teacher certification and would waive certain fees for certification, including those for taking the Praxis exam. We argued, however, that the bill should be amended to include alternatives meeting certification requirements, like an opportunity for a pathway that does not require a passing score on a standardized teacher test.

Sponsors:
Representative Giraldo