PPISD looks at teacher certifications

New legislation is affecting teacher certification and the hiring process, Pilot Point ISD Director of Human Resources Valerie Wall said at the April 8 meeting.

Starting in the ’26-27 school year, there will be limitations on districts' ability to waive teacher certification requirements through the District of Innovation plan for elementary math and reading from House Bill 2, passed during the 89th Texas Legislature session.

“We are a district of innovation, which gives you a lot of flexibility and freedom in who you can hire,” Wall said. “They don't necessarily have to have a certificate. We ask that they reach certification within three years, and then after three years, we touch base and see how the program is going.”