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Understanding the Texas Education Agency’s Do Not Hire Registry

April 11, 2025Teacher License Defense

Understanding the Texas Education Agency’s Do Not Hire Registry

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), a Texas Education Agency (TEA) division, licenses and regulates teachers and other education professionals. SBEC receives and investigates complaints about its licensees as part of its duties. The SBEC may also bring formal disciplinary action against those professionals if there is sufficient evidence to believe they violated a rule or law that governs teachers or other education professionals. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary...

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Illegally Obtained Teacher Licenses Through Cheating Ring

January 29, 2025Teacher License Defense

Harris County Prosecutors Claim Hundreds Illegally Obtained Teacher Licenses Through Cheating Ring

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) licenses, regulates, and monitors all educational professionals, including teachers. The State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) receives complaints concerning allegations of misconduct about all licensed and certified educators. A recent discovery of a cheating ring by the Harris County Prosecutor is likely to lead to disciplinary complaints involving committing fraud and cheating to obtain teaching licenses.  If you receive notice of a complaint from SBEC, whether it involves obtaining a...

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What Kind of Misconduct Must School Superintendents Report to the TEA

December 17, 2024Teacher License Defense

What Kind of Misconduct Must School Superintendents Report to the TEA?

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) regulates and monitors all educational professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, superintendents, and school directors. The State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) receives complaints concerning allegations of misconduct about all licensed and certified educators. These complaints can include allegations concerning the special duties of superintendents and other school leaders to report certain types of misconduct to SBEC. If SBEC ultimately decides that you have violated an applicable rule or law, you...

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December 16, 2024Teacher License Defense

Unmasking the Texas Teacher Certification Scandal: Key Questions and Implications

A recent investigation by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has uncovered a shocking cheating scandal involving more than 100 teachers across the state. Of these, at least 50 fraudulent certifications were issued for North Texas classrooms, with Dallas, Fort Worth, and Duncanville emerging as hotspots. The unfolding scandal raises critical questions about oversight, accountability, and the integrity of the certification process. How Could This Happen? The TEA’s data reveals a troubling trend. Over the past...

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December 06, 2024Teacher License Defense

Widespread Impact of Texas Teacher Certification Scandal: New Details Emerge

Recent updates from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provide further insight into the scale of the ongoing teacher certification fraud investigation, highlighting its extensive reach across the state. TEA Identifies Over 100 Teachers Under Investigation The TEA has named 102 educators as part of its investigation into the fraudulent certification scheme, which enabled approximately 200 individuals to bypass proper testing procedures. Nearly 40 of these educators were employed in Houston-area school districts, including 15 in...

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November 07, 2024Teacher License Defense

Texas Teacher Certification Cheating Scandal

A major cheating scandal in Texas has drawn attention to the integrity of the state's teacher certification process. Five individuals, including employees of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), have been charged for their involvement in a scheme that allowed more than 200 individuals to obtain teaching certifications through fraudulent means. This case highlights the serious legal risks educators face when engaging in fraudulent or unethical conduct. The Scope of the Scheme The individuals implicated...

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September 07, 2023Teacher License Defense

What Factors does the Texas State Board for Educator Certification Consider in Determining the Appropriate Sanctions in Disciplinary Proceedings?

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), a division of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), is the state agency that regulates education professionals as well as handles complaints, investigations, and disciplinary proceedings. Disciplinary action against teachers and other education professionals can lead to severe sanctions. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings that may adversely affect your education certification, contact a teacher license defense attorney for help.  Potential Sanctions for Disciplinary Action by SBEC Under 19...

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