TEA Rule News
Adopted:
Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 101, Assessment, Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Substitute Assessments for Graduation, §101.4002, State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness End-of-Course Substitute Assessments Summary: The adopted amendment reflects changes in statute made by Senate Bill 213, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, and modifies the rule to align Texas assessment and accountability policies with federal requirements. The amendment was adopted with changes since published as proposed. Effective Date: February 23, 2020Changes to 19 TAC §101.4002 since published as proposed
Proposed for Public Comment:
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules on Reporting Requirements, §61.1026, Statutorily Required Reporting though the Public Education Information Management System Summary: The proposed new rule would implement legislation that requires school districts to report information on the availability of school counselors and expanded learning opportunities through the Texas Student Data System Public Education Information Management System (TSDS PEIMS). Publication in the Texas Register: February 14, 2020
Public Comment Period: February 14, 2020-March 16, 2020
Proposed Effective Date: May 24, 2020Send a public comment on Proposed New 19 TAC §61.1026
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Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules on College and Career Readiness, §74.1003, Industry-Based Certifications for Public School Accountability Summary: The proposed amendment would specify that, beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, the list of industry-based certifications to be used for public school accountability will be provided in the annually adopted accountability manual. Publication in the Texas Register: February 14, 2020
Public Comment Period: February 14, 2020-March 16, 2020
Proposed Effective Date: May 24, 2020Send a public comment on Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC §129.1025