Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.

The Texas House's sweeping school funding bill would include limits on which classes uncertified instructors can teach and create pathways for them to get credentialed. (Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune)

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Lawmakers want to turn the tide on the growing number of unprepared and uncertified teachers by restricting who can lead Texas classrooms. But school leaders worry those limits will leave them with fewer options to refill their teacher ranks.