HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Texas, there is a recent push to fill more teaching positions with certified teachers.

Back in March, lawmakers under House Bill 2 decided to limit the growing number of uncertified teachers.

George Mcshan, who has 30 years of education under his belt agrees this is what's best for students.

"When you begin to hire uncertified teachers or highly unqualified teachers in that area," said Mcshan. "It begins to affect student learning (and) student growth."

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Human Services Assistant Superintendent Debbie Scogin said the district ensures that all core subject teachers are certified upon hire, even when the state previously allowed otherwise.

"Although the state had allowed districts to move in that dire

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