The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter,
shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) Expired--An expired credential is no longer valid
because it was issued for a specific term, and the ending date has
passed.
(2) Inactive--An inactive certificate does not currently
entitle the certificate holder to work as a professional educator
in a Texas public school. A certificate is placed on inactive status
when one or more of the following conditions exists, and the certificate
is returned to valid status once an educator satisfies the condition
or conditions that caused the certificate to be placed on inactive
status:
(A) the holder's standard certificate has not been
renewed;
(B) the certificate holder has not completed fingerprinting
as required by the Texas Education Code, §22.0831; or
(C) the certificate holder has fees pending.
(3) Master teacher certificate--a Master Reading Teacher,
Master Mathematics Teacher, Master Science Teacher, or Master Technology
Teacher certificate issued by the State Board for Educator Certification
that, effective September 1, 2019, was no longer issued or renewed.
(4) Valid--A valid certificate qualifies the holder
for employment as an educator in a Texas public school, is not expired
or inactive, and is not subject to an active suspension, surrender,
cancellation, or revocation.
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