Action Item: Approval of the Delay of Teacher Certification Plan and Application Presenter: Shannon Henderson Description: House Bill 2 of the 89th Legislature restricts the use of uncertified teachers for core subjects. Starting with the 25-26 SY, all Kindergarten through grade 5 core content teachers must be certified. Districts have been provided an opportunity to apply for a temporary implemen

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11. Action Item: Approval of the Delay of Teacher Certification Plan and Application Presenter: Shannon Henderson Description: House Bill 2 of the 89th Legislature restricts the use of uncertified teachers for core subjects. Starting with the 25-26 SY, all Kindergarten through grade 5 core content teachers must be certified. Districts have been provided an opportunity to apply for a temporary implementation delay until the 2029- 2030 if they submit a comprehensive transition plan.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.