Texas Education Code

§ 21.046 — QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION AS SUPERINTENDENT OR PRINCIPAL

ED § 21.046Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION · Part D. EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS · Ch. 21. EDUCATORS · Art. B. CERTIFICATION OF EDUCATORS

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(a)The qualifications for superintendent must permit a candidate for certification to substitute management training or experience for part of the educational experience.

(b)The qualifications for certification as a principal must be sufficiently flexible so that an outstanding teacher may qualify by substituting approved experience and professional training for part of the educational requirements. Supervised and approved on-the-job experience in addition to required internship shall be accepted in lieu of classroom hours. The qualifications must emphasize:

(1)instructional leadership, including the ability to create an inclusive school environment and to foster parent involvement;

(2)administration, supervision, and communication skills;

(3)curriculum and instruction management, including curriculum and instruction management for students with disabilities;

(4)performance evaluation;

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Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1194 (S.B. 1309), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 215 (H.B. 159), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.