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
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.
Proposed Figure: 19 TAC §229.1(c)
Resumen en Español: El capítulo 229 fija los procedimientos y los estándares de desempeño para la rendición de cuentas respecto a los programas de preparación para educadores (EPP). Las modificaciones propuestas contemplarían ajustes al Manual del sistema de rendición de cuentas para la preparación de educadores (ASEP) del periodo 2023-2024; aclararía y simplificaría el texto y las definiciones; organizaría el texto de las normas por subcapítulos; e incluiría actualizaciones técnicas.
Public Comment Period: August 9, 2024-September 9, 2024. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments on the proposal during the September 20, 2024 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: September 20, 2024
State Board of Education (SBOE) Review Date: November 19-22, 2024
Projected Effective Date: January 7, 2025
Send a public comment on Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 229
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).
Proposed Figure: 19 TAC §230.11(b)(5)(C)
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta ampliaría las opciones para demostrar dominio del idioma inglés (ELP).
Public Comment Period: August 9, 2024-September 9, 2024. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments on the proposal during the September 20, 2024 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: September 20, 2024
State Board of Education (SBOE) Review Date: November 19-22, 2024
Projected Effective Date: January 7, 2025
Send a public comment on Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC §230.11
PROPOSED RULES WITH CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS
Currently, there are no proposed SBEC rules with closed public 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.