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Adopted New 19 TAC Chapter 55, Data Governance and Reporting Through an Automated System, §55.1001, Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) Data and Reporting Standards
Summary: The new section relocates existing standards from 19 TAC §61.1025 with no changes to the content of the rule. The rule was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: June 8, 2025

Adopted Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules on Reporting Requirements, §61.1025, Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) Data and Reporting Standards
Summary: The repeal relocates the existing standards to new 19 TAC §55.1001 with no changes to the content of the rule. The rule was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: June 8, 2025

Adopted Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment, §66.1307, Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment
Summary: The adopted repeal moves the Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment rule to adopted new 19 TAC §67.1001. The rule was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: June 8, 2025

Adopted New 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Review and Approval of Instructional Materials, Subchapter AA, Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment
Summary: The adopted new rules establish the requirements for the Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment and establish guidance regarding the use of the additional state aid for state-approved instructional materials and open education resource instructional materials. The rules were adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: June 8, 2025

Adopted 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 adopted amendment updates the criteria used to identify the industry-based certifications to be used for public school accountability. The rule was adopted with changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: June 11, 2025