CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — New Texas legislation might force Corpus Christi ISD to demote associate teachers who are working toward certification and place them back in substitute roles without benefits, according to a district proposal.
The district is asking the state to delay removing certain exemptions for associate teachers, which led them to draft a proposal asking for more time to get the teachers certified and avoid demotions. That’s now awaiting approval from the Commissioner of Education.
Due to tighter restrictions on certification flexibility, associate teachers hired for foundation subjects like math, reading, science and social studies, could have their exemptions removed in the 2027-28 school year…