Adopted State Board for Educator Certification Rules - Subject to SBOE Review

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) has adopted the following rule actions subject to the State Board of Education (SBOE) review required by the Texas Education Code, §21.042. If the SBOE reviews and takes no action on a rule, the agency will file it with the Texas Register and determine a future effective date. You can view rules that have been filed with the Texas Register and are awaiting their effective dates on the page Adopted State Board for Educator Certification Rules - Not Yet Effective.

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If there are changes to rule text since it was published as proposed, the changes are shown in red.

The SBEC agenda provides detailed information on these rules.

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs
Summary: Chapter 229 establishes the performance standards and procedures for educator preparation program (EPP) accountability. The proposed amendments would provide for adjustments to the 2023-2024 Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual; would clarify and streamline language and definitions; would organize the rule text by subchapter; and would include technical updates. The amendments were adopted, subject to SBOE review, without changes since published as proposed.
Proposed Figure: 19 TAC §229.1(c)
SBEC Adoption Date: September 20, 2024
SBOE Review Date: November 19-22, 2024
Projected Effective Date: January 7, 2025

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter B, General Certification Requirements, §230.11, General Requirements
Summary: The proposed amendment would expand the options for demonstrating English language proficiency (ELP). The amendment was adopted, subject to SBOE review, without changes since published as proposed.
Proposed Figure: 19 TAC §230.11(b)(5)(C)
SBEC Adoption Date: September 20, 2024
SBOE Review Date: November 19-22, 2024
Projected Effective Date: January 7, 2025