TITLE: Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education.

SUMMARY: Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 21, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 21.0444 to read as follows: Sec. 21.0444. EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS FOR MARKETING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE AND FOR HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE. (a) The board shall propose rules under this subchapter to create abbreviated educator preparation programs for a person seeking: (1) a certification to teach courses in marketing; and (2) a certification to teach courses in health science technology. (b) In proposing rules for educator preparation programs under this section, the board shall ensure that each program requires at least 200 hours of coursework or training. SECTION 2. The State Board for Educator Certification shall propose rules establishing standards to govern the approval and renewal of approval of educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.