HB 1090: Teacher Licensing Requirements

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act requires that an applicant for a teacher license disclose misdemeanor convictions that occurred in the last 7 years, except traffic misdemeanors, unless:The misdemeanor was committed against an at-risk person or a child; or The department of education has specified that the misdemeanor is grounds for denial, annulment, suspension, or revocation of a license, certificate, endorsement, or authorization.     The act requires that an applicant for a teacher license disclose any misdemeanor conviction in the 2 above categories, regardless of the date of conviction.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 34 · Republican 5

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 20, 2026Governor Signed
2. April 16, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. April 16, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. April 16, 2026Sent to the Governor
5. March 27, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
6. March 26, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. March 23, 2026Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
8. March 16, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
9. March 11, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
10. March 10, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
11. February 18, 2026House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
12. February 12, 2026House Committee on Education Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

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