Relating to an exemption from teacher certification examinations for certain persons who graduated from general academic teaching institutions.

HB 3606 would exempt certain teacher candidates from certification examinations. Specifically, it proposes that individuals holding a bachelor's degree in education from a "general academic teaching institution" (as defined in Education Code §61.003) would not need to take required certification exams when seeking teacher certification under Education Code §21.048. The bill amends the Education Code to create this exemption, directly affecting new teachers graduating from eligible institutions. The change would take effect September 1, 2025.