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Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 102, Educational Programs, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Early Childhood Education Programs, §102.1003, High-Quality Prekindergarten Program
Summary: The adopted amendment adds to the eligibility criteria for public prekindergarten and updates requirements for teachers of prekindergarten classes provided by an entity with which a school district contracts to provide prekindergarten as required by House Bill 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. The adoption also makes technical edits for clarification and to update the rule to align with updated prekindergarten guidelines and current best practices. The amendment was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Adopted Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 102, Educational Programs, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Pilot Programs, §102.1056, Dropout Recovery Pilot Program
Summary: The adopted repeal removes the rule because its authority, Texas Education Code, §39.407 and §39.416, was repealed by Senate Bill 1376, 86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2019. The repeal was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: March 1, 2026

Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 102, Educational Programs, Subchapter MM, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Supplemental Special Education Services Program, §102.1601, Supplemental Special Education Services and Instructional Materials Program for Certain Public School Students Receiving Special Education Services
Summary: The adopted amendment clarifies criteria for parent-directed services for students receiving special education services to align with the passage of House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. The amendment was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: March 1, 2026