Board approves plan delaying teacher certification requirements

Apr 2, 2026

Trustees voted 4-0 to approve Memphis ISD's plan to delay teacher certification requirements, allowing the district to implement an alternative staffing approach for the current period.

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Sarah Cook presented the 'Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements Memphis ISD Plan' to the board. Trustee Josh Brooks moved to approve the plan and Trustee Charolette Maddox seconded; the motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

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