In accordance with Article 6252-13C, Texas Civil Statues, the commissioner of education may suspend or revoke a teacher certificate, or refuse to issue one, for a person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor for a crime which directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the teaching profession. Any questions should be directed to the Teacher Certification Office, Old Main, Room 416. A Student denied admission to the Teacher Education Program or student teaching may appeal decisions by appearing before the Division of Education Appeals Committee. Student must provide a written request to the Field Experiences Office, Old Main, Room 414, and will be informed of the meeting date. Advisement Student should stay in close contact with an education adviser.
Student is responsible for completion of degree and certification requirements.
Since certification requirements may change according to State rules, an adviser will assist the student with knowledge of current regulations. A student needing an adviser should register in Old Main, Room 424. An Audiologist Report and audiogram must be sent with registration materials. A hearing-impaired student may be eligible for a Temporary Exemption Certificate, allowing them to teach in Texas public schools and making the student exempt from ExCET tests. An individual's Temporary Exemption Certificate will remain in effect until the State Board for Educator Certification determines the tests' appropriateness, reliability, validity and passing standards as applied specifically to hearing-impaired persons.