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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, §89.1011, Full Individual and Initial Evaluation; §89.1040, Eligibility Criteria; §89.1050, The Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee; and §89.1055, Content of the Individualized Education Program, and Division 5, Special Education and Related Service Personnel, §89.1131, Qualifications of Special Education, Related Service, and Paraprofessional Personnel
Summary: The adopted amendments implement House Bill 3928, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, and codify current program practices. The amendments were adopted with changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: July 30, 2024

Adopted New 19 TAC Chapter 105, Foundation School Program, Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning University Interscholastic League Allotment, §105.1031, Allotment for Non-enrolled Students Participating in University Interscholastic League Activities
Summary: The new rule implements House Bill 3708, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, by establishing provisions related to an allotment for local educational agencies that allow non-enrolled students to participate in University Interscholastic League activities. The new section was adopted with changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: August 4, 2024