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Frenship ISD board approves plan to seek waiver delaying some teacher certification changes
Summary
The Frenship ISD board approved administration's plan to submit a waiver to the Texas Commissioner of Education seeking a delay in implementation of certain teacher‑certification flexibility phase‑outs referenced under House Bill 2.
Frenship ISD trustees approved an administrative plan to request a waiver from the Texas Commissioner of Education that would delay certain changes to teacher‑certification flexibility referenced in recent state legislation.
Heath Simpson explained that changes enacted under the session referenced as House Bill 2 will phase out certification flexibility for foundational subjects beginning in the 2026–27 school year. Simpson said the commissioner permitted districts to apply for waivers and that the board must approve a district plan before submission. "Administrative recommendation is that the board approve the presented plan that will then be submitted to the Commissioner of Education for approval," Simpson said.
Trustees moved to approve Simpson’s recommendation; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The transcript records the board’s approval but does not provide a roll‑call tally of individual votes.
Administration said the approved plan will be submitted to the commissioner for consideration; the transcript does not include the waiver application text or any guarantee of approval by the commissioner.
