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USBE details CTE generic teacher ID and CACTUS sunset; LEAs should finalize teacher records by Oct. 13

5793377 · September 19, 2025
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Summary

USBE briefed LEAs on House Bill 477 allowing unlicensed educators to teach CTE with a generic CACTUS ID, reminded them that CACTUS access will sunset in October/November, and noted October deadlines for CACTUS and SHiNE reporting.

USBE staff summarized recent CTE and teacher ID policy changes and technical deadlines for LEAs ahead of the October finalization period.

What LEAs need to know

- House Bill 477 and the CTE generic ID: House Bill 477 permits LEAs to hire unlicensed educators to teach any Career and Technical Education course. USBE staff said LEAs may use a single Cactus generic…

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