September 18-19, 2025 SBEC Meeting

The Board will meet in open session and after determining the presence of a quorum, deliberate and possibly take formal action, including emergency action, on any of the following agenda items:

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance 

1. Call to Order
2. Associate Commissioner’s Comments
3. Public Comment 

The Board shall allocate up to thirty (30) minutes at the beginning of each regularly scheduled meeting of the full Board for public comment on non-agenda and consent agenda items. In accordance with SBEC Board Operating Policies and Procedures, late registration for providing oral or written comments will be accepted up to 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the Board meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA 

The consent agenda will take up agenda items 4 – 8 with no discussion. The State Board for Educator Certification may elect to take separate action on any item on the consent agenda. All such items shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration.

4. Approve July 24, 2025 Work Session Minutes

5. Approve July 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes

6. Approve 2026 SBEC Meeting Dates

   This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to approve the 2026 meeting dates. These dates are scheduled in accordance with the Texas Education Code §21.038 and align with State Board of Education meetings. 

7. Request to Approve Texas Teacher Residency Preparation Route for Educator Preparation Programs

      This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to approve Educator Preparation Program (EPPs) to 

       offer the Texas Teacher Residency Preparation Route resulting in the enhanced standard certification.

8. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 229 Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, Accountability System for Education Preparation Program Procedures, Subchapter B, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Accreditation Statuses, Subchapter C, Accreditation Sanctions, and Subchapter F, Required Fees

   This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to adopt the proposed amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, Accountability System for Education Preparation Program Procedures, Subchapter B, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Accreditation Statuses, Subchapter C, Accreditation Sanctions, and Subchapter F, Required Fees. 19 TAC Chapter 229 establishes the performance standards and procedures for educator preparation program (EPP) accountability. The proposed amendments would provide for adjustments to the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual; would clarify and streamline language and definitions; would provide an updated approach for the implementation of the student growth indicator; would provide additional flexibility for small programs; would clarify closure procedures; and would include technical updates.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

9. Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 231, Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments, Subchapter A, Criteria for Assignment of Public School Personnel, Subchapter B, Prekindergarten-Grade 6 Assignments, Subchapter C, Grades 6-8 Assignments, Subchapter D, Electives, Disciplinary Courses, Local Credit Courses, and Innovative Courses, Grades 6-12, Subchapter E, Grades 9-12 Assignments, and Subchapter G, Paraprofessional Personnel, Administrators, and Other Instructional and Professional Support Assignments.

   This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss and propose revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 231, Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments, Subchapter A, Criteria for Assignment of Public School Personnel, Subchapter B, Prekindergarten-Grade 6 Assignments, Subchapter C, Grades 6-8 Assignments, Subchapter D, Electives, Disciplinary Courses, Local Credit Courses, and Innovative Courses, Grades 6-12, Subchapter E, Grades 9-12 Assignments, and Subchapter G, Paraprofessional Personnel, Administrators, and Other Instructional and Professional Support Assignments. The rules being discussed provide requirements relating to the criteria for school districts to make personnel assignments based on the correlating certification requirements. 

    

DISCIPLINARY CASES

10. Pending or Contemplated Litigation, including Disciplinary Cases

     

11. Defaults

No Answer Defaults

1. In the Matter of Terry Farmer; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation and placement on Registry of Persons Not Eligible for Hire 

SOAH Default

1. In the Matter of Alan R. Manzo; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension 

2. Contested Cases

Proposal for Decision

1. Docket No. 701-25-11590.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v Maurice Adams Walker, Jr.; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:            No disciplinary action should be taken 

 

Staff Recommendation:            5-year suspension 

DISCUSSION ONLY

11. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 247, Educators’ Code of Ethics, and Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions, and Contested Cases

    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (“SBEC” or “the Board”) an opportunity to discuss potential amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 247, Educators’ Code of Ethics, and Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions, and Contested Cases, as the result of legislation from the 89th Legislative Session.

     

12. Discussion of Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 228, Subchapters A-F

    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss proposed revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, General Guidance, Subchapter B, Approval of Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter C, Administration and Governance of Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter D, Required Educator Coursework and Training, Subchapter E, Educator Candidate Clinical Experiences, and Subchapter F, Support for Candidates During Required Clinical Experiences. The rules being discussed provide requirements and definitions as applicable to support educator preparation programs (EPPs) and candidates in the successful implementation of these rules.

     

13. Discussion of Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates 

    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss proposed revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates. Proposed revisions would update current requirements for candidate admission into educator preparation programs (EPPs) and the preliminary criminal history evaluation process to implement legislation passed during the 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.

     

14. Discussion of Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter A, General Provisions, Subchapter B, General Certification Requirements, and Subchapter D, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued

    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss proposed revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter A, General Provisions, Subchapter B, General Certification Requirements, and Subchapter D, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued. The proposed revisions would update current rule language to implement provisions from House Bill (HB) 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. 

     

15. Continuing Approval Review Redesign Update 

    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) with an update on the development of the Continuing Approval Review (CAR) redesign progress to date. Staff will present updates on the review rubric and aligned review process, pilot outcomes, and next steps for implementation.

     

16. Discussion of SBEC Review of National Board Certificates

    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) with information on the review of National Board certificates outlined in House Bill 2 Sec. 21.3523 (89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025) and the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed criteria for materials reviewers.

     

INFORMATION ONLY

17. Update of State Board for Educator Certification Enabling Legislation – 88^th Session
18. Report of State Board for Educator Certification - 89^th Texas Legislative Session
19. Board Operating Policies and Procedures (BOPP)

20. 2023–2026 Rule Review Plan for State Board for Educator Certification Rules

21. Adjournment