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Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs Summary: Chapter 229 establishes the performance standards and procedures for educator preparation program (EPP) accountability. The proposed amendments would provide for adjustments to the 2019–2020 Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) due to Governor Abbott's disaster declaration related to COVID-19; would include an accountability indicator for EPPs based on the improvement in achievement of students taught by beginning teachers; would provide an index for the determination of EPP accreditation status; and would provide updates to the ASEP manual. Public Comment Period: August 21, 2020–September 21, 2020

Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: October 9, 2020

SBOE Review Date: November 19–20, 2020

Projected Effective Date: December 27, 2020
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