Relating to the issuance of an educator certificate to certain applicants from outside this state.

HB 4489 streamlines certification for educators moving to Texas from other states or countries by establishing Texas' participation in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement. The bill removes the requirement for out-of-state applicants to pass certain Texas-specific exams (previously under repealed Section 21.052(a-1)) and instead allows the Texas Education Agency to accept certificates from jurisdictions participating in the NASDTEC agreement. This directly affects educators seeking certification in Texas who hold valid credentials from other U.S. states or foreign countries. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, aiming to simplify the process for qualified educators relocating to Texas.