Proposed State Board for Educator Certification Rules
All proposed new rules, proposed amendments to existing rules, and proposed repeals approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and filed with the Texas Register are available here. The rule text on this page reflects what was approved as proposed by the SBEC. Rule actions will remain on this page until approved as adopted by the SBEC, subject to State Board of Education review.
During the proposed rule 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 sbecrules@tea.texas.gov. For questions relating to Educator Preparation, Testing, Certification, and Investigations, please submit a TEA Help Desk ticket to the appropriate division.
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 SBEC agenda contains detailed information on these proposed rules.
PROPOSED RULES WITH OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS
Currently, there are no proposed SBEC rules with open public comment periods.
PROPOSED RULES WITH CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS
Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, General Guidance, Subchapter D, Required Educator Coursework and Training, Subchapter E, Educator Candidate Clinical Experiences, and Subchapter F, Support for Candidates During Required Clinical Experiences
Summary: The proposed amendments would further clarify requirements and definitions as applicable to support educator preparation programs and candidates in the successful implementation of these rules.
Resumen en Español: Las modificaciones propuestas aclararían aún más los requisitos y definiciones aplicables para apoyar los programas de preparación de educadores y candidatos en la implementación satisfactoria de estas normas.
Public Comment Period: October 18, 2024-November 18, 2024. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments on the proposal during the December 2024 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: December 5-6, 2024
State Board of Education (SBOE) Review Date: January 28-31, 2025
Projected Effective Date: March 11, 2025
Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 234, Military Service Members, Military Spouses, and Military Veterans
Summary: The proposed amendments would add language specific to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), allowing the portability of licenses for active-duty military service members or the spouse of a military service member and would provide technical edits to clarify existing language, alphabetize definitions, and remove duplicative language where necessary. The proposed amendments, if adopted, would expand the number of individuals eligible to become certified educators in Texas.
Resumen en Español: Las modificaciones propuestas agregarían texto específico a la Ley de Ayuda Civil para Miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas (SCRA), permitiendo la transferibilidad de licencias para miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas en servicio activo o para sus cónyuges; asimismo, brindarían cambios técnicos para aclarar el texto existente, ordenar de forma alfabética las definiciones y eliminar el texto duplicado cuando sea necesario. Las modificaciones propuestas, de adoptarse, ampliarían la cantidad de personas elegibles para convertirse en educadores certificados en Texas.
Public Comment Period: October 18, 2024-November 18, 2024. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments on the proposal during the December 2024 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: December 5-6, 2024
State Board of Education (SBOE) Review Date: January 28-31, 2025
Projected Effective Date: March 11, 2025
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 sbecrules@tea.texas.gov.
For questions relating to Educator Preparation, Testing, Certification, and Investigations, please submit a TEA Help Desk ticket to the appropriate division.