In addition to the words and terms defined in §23.1 of
this chapter (relating to Definitions), the following words and terms,
when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Certified Educator--A person who has completed
all requirements for a standard teaching certificate in the State
of Texas. A person holding a probationary certificate, temporary classroom
assignment permit, emergency permit, or a nonrenewable permit is not
considered a certified educator. The term does not include a teacher's
aide or a full-time administrator.
(2) Public School--A school in a Texas school district
or a public charter school authorized to operate under Texas Education
Code, Chapter 12.
(3) Service Period--A period of service of at least
9 months of a 12-month academic year.
(4) Shortage Communities--Texas public schools identified
annually by the Texas Commissioner of Education, or his/her designee,
whose percentage of economically disadvantaged students is higher
than the statewide average percentage of students receiving free or
reduced cost lunches.
(5) Shortage Teaching Fields--Subjects identified annually
by the Texas Commissioner of Education, or his/her designee, as having
a critical shortage of teachers.
(6) Teaching full-time--Teaching at least four hours
each day performing instructional duties as a full-time employee of
a Texas public school district.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §23.32 adopted to be effective June 6, 2016, 41 TexReg 4002; transferred effective December 15, 2016, as published in the Texas Register November 25, 2016, 41 TexReg 9341; amended to be effective November 14, 2024, 49 TexReg 8903 |
