Adopted Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 2, Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law, and Division 7, Dispute Resolution Summary: The adopted amendments will implement House Bill (HB) 785, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, by addressing requirements for functional behavioral assessments, behavior improvement plans, behavioral intervention plans, and notification and documentation of certain circumstances. In addition, the adopted amendments will extend the time limit for requesting a due process hearing beginning September 1, 2022, in alignment with HB 1252, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021. The adopted amendments will also allow a student's multidisciplinary team to include a physician assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse. The amendments were adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: June 7, 2022