Hours, oversight bodies, and current source statute for G/T educator training in five states. Rows are linked to the underlying statute or regulation — verify with your district before aligning PD plans. Last-updated date reflects the most recent AcademityOS editorial review of the source.
| State | Hours Required | Oversight / Certification Body | Source & Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TexasPrimary row | 30-hour foundation + 6-hour annual update | Texas Education Agency (TEA) — State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students | Texas State Plan for G/T (TEA, §29.123 / 19 TAC §89.1) → Updated 2026-04-15 |
| California | No statewide hourly mandate — each LEA sets its own G/T PD policy under the Gates program framework (Cal. Educ. Code §§ 52200–52212) | California Department of Education (CDE) — Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program | California Education Code §§52200–52212 (GATE) → Updated 2026-05-02 |
| Florida | 5 college-credit hours (or equivalent district-approved in-service) before assignment; statutes cap required training beyond orientation at district discretion | Florida Department of Education — Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services | Florida Statutes §1003.57 (Exceptional Students) and State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.03411 → Updated 2026-05-02 |
| New York | No statewide hourly G/T training mandate — districts develop PD plans to identify and serve G/T students under Part 105 regulations | New York State Education Department (NYSED) — Office of Curriculum and Instruction | 8 NYCRR Part 105 (Gifted Education) → Updated 2026-05-02 |
| Illinois | No statewide hourly G/T training mandate — districts set their own PD requirements under Article 14A of the School Code | Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) — gifted program supervision | 105 ILCS 14A (Gifted and Talented Children) → Updated 2026-05-02 |