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Hudson ISD delays HB2 teacher-certification implementation until 2029–30
Summary
Trustees approved a plan Feb. 19 to phase in compliance with HB2 teacher-certification requirements for foundation curriculum courses by the start of the 2029–2030 school year, voting 6–0 to delay immediate implementation.
The Hudson ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Feb. 19 to delay implementation of HB2 requirements for teacher certification and approved a district transition plan that would bring foundation-course certification into compliance by the start of the 2029–2030 school year.
The motion to delay implementation was made by Chris Smith and seconded by Dr. Shawn Penn and passed 6–0. The board recorded Katie Baker, Ashlyn Cole, Reagan McClenny, Shawn Penn, Aimee Slusher and Chris Smith as voting in favor.
The approved plan sets a multi-year timeline for certification compliance for foundation curriculum courses; the motion and minutes do not specify interim milestones, staff assignments, or funding to support the transition. The transcript does not record dissenting views or a detailed staff presentation on implementation costs or staffing impacts at this meeting.
