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PROPOSED RULES WITH OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS
Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs, §228.2, Definitions, §228.10, Approval Process, §228.30, Educator Preparation Curriculum, and §228.35, Preparation Program Coursework and/or Training
Summary: The proposed amendments would implement Senate Bills (SBs) 226 and 1590 and House Bills (HBs) 139 and 159, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021. The proposed amendments would allow educator preparation programs (EPPs) the flexibility to conduct certain required formal observations virtually; would provide for training requirements for all educators with regard to students with disabilities and virtual instruction and virtual learning; and would allow service members, spouses, and veterans to get credit toward educator certification requirements for clinical and professional experience.
Public Comment Period: December 31, 2021–January 31, 2022. The SBEC will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the February 11, 2022 meeting in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: February 11, 2022
SBOE Review Date: April 5–8, 2022
Projected Effective Date: September 1, 2022
Text of Proposed Figure: 19 TAC §228.10(b)(1)
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Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter H, Texas Educator Certificates Based on Certification and College Credentials from Other States or Territories of the United States
Summary: Chapter 230, Subchapter H, serves as a foundation for the practices and procedures related to issuance of Texas certification to individuals licensed in other states. The proposed amendments would provide clarification and updates to requirements for individuals licensed in other states to obtain a standard Texas educator certificate.
Public Comment Period: December 31, 2021–January 31, 2022. The SBEC will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the February 11, 2022 meeting in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: February 11, 2022
SBOE Review Date: April 5–8, 2022
Projected Effective Date: May 12, 2022
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Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 232, General Certification Provisions, Subchapter A, Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements
Summary: The proposed amendments would implement the statutory requirements of Senate Bills (SBs) 199, 1267, and 2066, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021. The proposed amendments would require that all educators receive continuing professional education (CPE) training in educating students with disabilities; would update the CPE training requirements for classroom teachers, principals, and school counselors; and would provide for the SBEC to determine the training guidelines for CPE credit regarding the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). The proposed amendments would also allow for a school district to request a hardship exemption for an educator who has an invalid certificate due to not having the required CPE hours for certificate renewal; would require educators to receive dyslexia training for certificate renewal; and would add CPE activities to the list of topics that educators can receive for certificate renewal
Public Comment Period: December 31, 2021–January 31, 2022. The SBEC will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the February 11, 2022 meeting in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: February 11, 2022
SBOE Review Date: April 5–8, 2022
Projected Effective Date: May 12, 2022
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Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 245, Certification of Educators from Other Countries
Summary: The proposed amendments would update the requirements for certification of educators from other countries. The proposed amendments reflect guidance provided by the SBEC at the July 2021 meeting.
Public Comment Period: December 31, 2021–January 31, 2022. The SBEC will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the February 11, 2022 meeting in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: February 11, 2022
SBOE Review Date: April 5–8, 2022
Projected Effective Date: May 12, 2022
Send a public comment on the proposal