1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. Full State Certification
3. Demonstrates Subject Competency identified by the following:

New Elementary Teachers:

1. Must Pass Examination for Certification of Education in Texas or;
2. Texas Examination of Educator Standards

Experienced Elementary Teachers:

1. Must Pass Examination for Certification of Education in Texas or;
2. Texas Examination of Educator Standards or;
3. Meet House Options (see provisions below)

HOUSE Option A: Competency is demonstrated by meeting all of the following criteria:

1. The teacher has at least one creditable year of teaching experience
2. The teacher has a minimum of 24 points derived from:
1. Experience teaching at the elementary level[1 year = 1 point (maximum of 12 points) ]
2. College coursework in English/ Language Arts, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies. [1 college hour = 1 point (maximum of 12 points) ]; and/or
3. Professional development that meets the standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit established by SBEC rules, as codified in the Texas Administration Code, Title 19, Part 7, Chapter232, Subchapter R [15 CPE clock hours]
3. Each subject (English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies*) is represented in the 24 points, whether through experience, college coursework, or professional development.

House Option B:
Competency is demonstrated by meeting all of the following criteria:

1. The teacher has at least one creditable year of teaching experience.
2. The teacher has college coursework equivalent to a college major in the subject to be taught.