Sec. 21.059. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL. A person who holds a certificate or permit under this subchapter who is a member of the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and who is ordered to active duty by proper authority is entitled to an additional amount of time, equal to the total number of years or parts of years that the educator serves on active duty, to complete:

(1) any continuing education requirements; and

(2) any requirements relating to renewal or extension of the person's certificate or permit.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 675 (S.B. 143), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2005.