Proposed State Board of Education Rules

All proposed new rules, proposed amendments to existing rules, and proposed repeals approved for first reading by the State Board of Education (SBOE) and filed with the Texas Register are available here. The rule text on this page reflects what was approved for first reading by the SBOE. Rule actions will remain on this page until approved for second reading by the SBOE and filed as adopted with the Texas Register. The SBOE agenda provides detailed information on these proposed rules.

During the proposed rule's public comment period, you may submit public comments electronically using the public comment form. See proposals below for their comment periods.

If you have questions about the public comment process for proposed rulemaking, please view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or contact the TEA Rulemaking Unit at (512) 475-1497 or by email at rules@tea.texas.gov.

The following links present the preamble filed with the Texas Register in PDF format. The preamble includes information describing the proposed rule action as well as the rule text. The PDF contains a bookmark that will allow you to navigate directly to the beginning of the rule text using the bookmarks feature of your PDF reader.

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The SBOE agenda provides detailed information on these proposed rules.

Proposed Rules with Open Public Comment Periods

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter A, Board of Trustees Relationship, §61.1, Continuing Education for School Board Members
Summary: The proposed amendment would establish new eligibility requirements for trainers of school boards to include a background check, establish that only individuals (not organizations) are eligible to provide training to school board trustees, and prohibit trainers of school boards from engaging in political advocacy during training.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta establecería nuevos requisitos de elegibilidad para capacitadores de juntas escolares, que incluirían una verificación de antecedentes, determinarían que solo los individuos (no las organizaciones) son elegibles para impartir capacitación a los administradores de juntas escolares y prohibirían que los capacitadores de juntas escolares participen en actividades de gestoría política durante la capacitación.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: September 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: October 11, 2024-5:00 p.m. on November 12, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in November 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Review and Approval of Instructional Materials, Subchapter B, State Review and Approval, §67.25, Consideration and Approval of Instructional Materials by the State Board of Education
Summary: The proposed amendment would establish a minimum threshold for standards alignment for instructional materials for enrichment subjects and courses and for supplemental instructional materials by defining the criteria to be used in the review and approval of instructional materials by the SBOE and the Texas Education Agency.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta establecería un umbral mínimo para la armonización de estándares respecto a materiales educativos para materias y cursos de refuerzo y para materiales educativos complementarios al definir los criterios que se utilizarán en la revisión y aprobación de materiales educativos por parte de la Junta Estatal de Educación y de la Agencia de Educación de Texas.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: September 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: October 11, 2024-5:00 p.m. on November 12, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in November 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Proposed Rules with Closed Public Comment Periods

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 120, Other Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Subchapter B, English Language Proficiency Standards
Summary: The proposed new sections would relocate the English language proficiency standards from 19 TAC §74.4 and include updates to ensure the standards remain current and comply with federal requirements.
Kindergarten-Grade 3 proficiency level descriptors
Grades 4-12 proficiency level descriptors
Resumen en Español: La propuesta reubicaría los estándares de dominio del idioma inglés de la sección 74.4 del título 19 del Código Administrativo de Texas (19 TAC §74.4) e incluiría actualizaciones para garantizar que los estándares permanezcan al día y acaten los requisitos federales.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: August 2, 2024-5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in September 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. 
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter J, Hospitality and Tourism
Summary: The proposed amendment would make technical adjustments to prerequisites to align with the recently revised career and technical education programs of study.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta efectuaría ajustes técnicos a requisitos previos con la finalidad de armonizarse con los programas de estudio de educación profesional y técnica (CTE) recientemente reformados.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: August 2, 2024-5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in September 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. 
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 130, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education, Subchapter A, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Subchapter D, Business Management and Administration, and Subchapter P, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Summary: The proposed amendments would make technical adjustments to course titles, prerequisites, and corequisites to align with the recently revised career and technical education programs of study.
Resumen en Español: Las modificaciones propuestas efectuarían ajustes técnicos a títulos, requisitos previos y correquisitos de cursos con la finalidad de armonizarse con los programas de estudio de educación profesional y técnica recientemente reformados.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: August 2, 2024-5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in September 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. 
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register