Relating to the employment of and parental notification regarding classroom teachers in public schools.

HB 5045 prohibits school districts from hiring uncertified teachers as "teacher of record" for specific core courses: reading/language arts or math in grades K-5, math in grades 6-8, or courses requiring advanced certification. It defines "teacher of record" as the educator primarily responsible for instruction and grading in a course. The law directly affects school districts and teachers, requiring certification for these roles starting with the 2026-2027 school year. This replaces current exemptions allowing uncertified teachers in certain positions under district innovation plans.