Part 2.
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
Chapter 74.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposes amendments to §§74.3,
74.11-74.14, and 74.23-74.29 and new §§74.31 and 74.41-74.44 concerning
curriculum requirements. The sections establish definitions, requirements,
and procedures related to required curricula, graduation requirements, academic
achievement records, special programs, and credit.
Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(a), sets forth the required curriculum
that each school district must offer. The proposed amendments to §§74.3,
74.11-74.14, 74.23-74.29, and new §74.31 would revise 19 TAC Chapter
74 to clarify existing language. These changes include listing the courses
that districts may offer under Technology Applications and allowing credit
by exam to be administered for students with some prior instruction, according
to local policy. New §§74.41-74.44 are proposed to specify graduation
requirements for students entering Grade 9 beginning with the 2001-2002 school
year. TEC, 39.023(c), as amended by Senate Bill (SB) 103, 76th Texas Legislature,
1999, requires the implementation of a new assessment program no later than
the 2002-2003 school year. As specified in SB 103, the exit-level assessment
required for graduation will move from Grade 10 to Grade 11 and increase in
scope to test English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
SB 103 also specifies the inclusion of certain areas of study in these exit-level
tests. Language is included in the proposed new sections to designate Geometry
as a required mathematics course and to address specific science content requirements.
In addition, the proposed new sections address the following three topics:
(1) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) as an approved elective
in all three graduation plans; (2) Communication Applications as the only
course to satisfy the speech requirement; and (3) additional flexibility in
the choice of electives in the Recommended High School Program and the Distinguished
Achievement Program.
Mr. Arturo Almendarez, deputy commissioner for programs and instruction,
has determined that for the first five-year period the sections are in effect
there will be fiscal implications for local government because school districts
will have to revise course catalogs and graduation plans to reflect the changes.
Because districts currently revise course catalogs on an annual basis, it
is not possible to specifically quantify the cost that might be incurred directly
as a result of adoption of these rules. There will be no fiscal implications
for state government.
Mr. Almendarez and Criss Cloudt, associate commissioner for policy planning
and research, have determined that for each year of the first five years the
sections are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the sections will be that students will have adequate notice to take the appropriate
courses to prepare for the prescribed exit-level assessment required in statute
for graduation. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated
economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Criss Cloudt, Policy Planning
and Research, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701.
Comments may also be submitted electronically to
rules@tmail.tea.state.tx.us
or faxed to (512) 475-3499. All requests
for a public hearing on the proposed sections submitted under the Administrative
Procedure Act must be received by the commissioner of education not more than
15 calendar days after notice of a proposed change in the sections have been
published in the
Texas Register
.
Subchapter A. REQUIRED CURRICULUM
19 TAC §74.3
The amendments are proposed under the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4),
which authorizes the State Board of Education (SBOE) to establish curriculum
and graduation requirements; and §28.025(a), which authorizes the SBOE
by rule to determine curriculum requirements for the minimum, recommended,
and advanced high school programs that are consistent with the required curriculum
under §28.002.
The amendments implement the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4) and §28.025(a).
§74.3.Description of a Required Secondary Curriculum.
(a)
Middle Grades 6-8. A school district that offers Grades
6-8 must provide instruction in the required curriculum as specified in §74.1
of this title (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills). The district must
ensure that sufficient time is provided for teachers to teach and for students
to learn English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, fine
arts, health, physical education, technology applications, and to the extent
possible, languages other than English. The school district may provide instruction
in a variety of arrangements and settings, including mixed-age programs designed
to permit flexible learning arrangements for developmentally appropriate instruction
for all student populations to support student attainment of course and grade
level standards.
(b)
Secondary Grades 9-12.
(1)
A school district that offers Grades 9-12 must provide
instruction in the required curriculum as specified in §74.1 of this
title (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills). The district must ensure
that sufficient time is provided for teachers to teach and for students to
learn the subjects in the required curriculum. The school district may provide
instruction in a variety of arrangements and settings, including mixed-age
programs designed to permit flexible learning arrangements for developmentally
appropriate instruction for all student populations to support student attainment
of course and grade level standards.
(2)
The school district must offer the courses listed
in this paragraph and maintain evidence that students have the opportunity
to take these courses:
(A)
English language arts--English I, II, III, and IV;
(B)
mathematics--Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Precalculus,
and Mathematical Models with Applications;
(C)
science--Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry,
and Physics[
(D)
social studies--United States History Studies Since Reconstruction,
World History Studies, United States Government, and World Geography Studies;
(E)
economics
,
with emphasis on the free enterprise
system and its benefits
--Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise
System and Its Benefits
;
(F)
physical education--Foundations of Personal Fitness and
at least two
courses selected from
[
[
[
[
[
(G)
health education
--Health 1
;
(H)
fine arts--courses selected from at least two of the four
fine arts areas (art, music, theatre, and dance)
--Art I, II, III, IV;
Music I, II, III, IV; Theatre I, II, III, IV; or Dance I, II, III, IV
;
(I)
career and technology education--courses selected from
at least
three of the eight career and technology areas (
agricultural
[
(J)
languages other than English--[
(K)
technology applications--at least four
courses selected from Computer Science I, Computer Science II, Desktop Publishing,
Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, or
Independent Study in Technology Applications;
[
[
[
[
(L)
speech--Communication Applications.
(3)
Districts may offer additional
courses from the complete list of courses approved by the State Board of Education
to satisfy graduation requirements as referenced in Subchapter B of this chapter
(relating to Graduation Requirements) and Subchapter D of this chapter (relating
to Graduation Requirements, Beginning with School Year 2001-2002).
(4)
[
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been
reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State, on May 22, 2000.
TRD-200003550
Criss Cloudt
Associate Commissioner, Policy Planning and Research
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: July 2, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701
19 TAC §§74.11-74.14
The amendments are proposed under the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4),
which authorizes the State Board of Education (SBOE) to establish curriculum
and graduation requirements; and §28.025(a), which authorizes the SBOE
by rule to determine curriculum requirements for the minimum, recommended,
and advanced high school programs that are consistent with the required curriculum
under §28.002.
The amendments implement the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4) and §28.025(a).
§74.11.High School Graduation Requirements.
(a)
Graduates of each high school are awarded the same type
of diploma. The academic achievement record (transcript), rather than the
diploma, records individual accomplishments, achievements, and courses completed
and displays appropriate graduation seals
.
(b)
All credit for graduation must be earned no later than
Grade 12.
(c)
To receive a high school diploma, a student entering
grade 9 in the 1998-1999, 1999-2000, or 2000-2001 school years
[
(d)
A student must
earn
[
(1)
English language arts--four credits. The credits must consist
of:
(A)
English I, II, and III (English I for Speakers of Other
Languages and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted
for English I and II
only
for immigrant students with limited English
proficiency [
(B)
a fourth credit of English, which may be satisfied by English
IV, Research/Technical Writing, Creative/Imaginative Writing, Practical Writing
Skills, Literary Genres, Business Communication, Journalism, or concurrent
enrollment in a college English course.
(2)
Mathematics--three credits to include Algebra
I.
(3)
Science--two credits to include
at least
one
credit
from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
The second
credit may be selected from any science course approved by the State Board
of Education (SBOE).
(4)
Social studies--two and one-half credits. The credits
must consist of World History Studies (one credit) or World Geography Studies
(one credit), United States History Studies Since Reconstruction (one credit),
and United States Government (one-half credit).
(5)
Academic elective--one credit. The credit must be
selected from World History Studies, World Geography Studies, or any [
(6)
Economics
,
with emphasis on the free enterprise
system and its benefits--one- half credit.
The credit must consist of
Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits.
(7)
Physical education--one and one-half credits to include
one-half credit in Foundations of Personal Fitness.
(A)
The school district board of trustees may allow a student
to substitute certain physical activities for the one and one-half required
credits of physical education, including the one-half credit of Foundations
of Personal Fitness. The substitutions must be based on the physical activity
involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester;
Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps
(JROTC)
[
(B)
A student may not earn more than two credits in physical
education toward state graduation requirements.
[
For physical education, a
district must classify each student, on the basis of health, into one of the
following categories.]
[
Unrestricted (not limited in activities).]
[
Restricted (excludes the more vigorous activities).]
[
Permanent. A member of the healing arts licensed
to practice in Texas must provide the school written documentation concerning
the nature of the impairment and the expectations for physical activity for
the student.]
[
Temporary. The student may be restricted from
physical activity of the physical education class. A member of the healing
arts licensed to practice in Texas must provide the school written documentation
concerning the nature of the temporary impairment and the expected amount
of time for recovery. During recovery time, the student must continue to learn
the concepts of the lessons but may not actively participate in the skill
demonstration.]
[
Adapted and remedial (specific activities
prescribed or prohibited, as directed by a member of the healing arts licensed
to practice in Texas).]
(C)
[
(i)
Olympic-level participation and/or competition includes
a minimum of 15 hours per week of highly
intensive
[
(ii)
Private or commercially-sponsored physical activities
include those certified by the superintendent to be of high quality and well
supervised by appropriately trained instructors. Student participation of
at least five hours per week must be required. Students certified to participate
at this level may not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day.
(8)
Health education--one-half credit
of Health 1 or Advanced Health
, or Health Science Technology--one credit.
(9)
Speech--one-half credit
, which may be satisfied
by
[
(10)
Technology applications--one credit, which may be
satisfied by:
(A)
the following
[
(B)
the following courses in Chapter 120 of this title (relating
to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Business Education): Business
Computer Information Systems I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications
and Networking, or Business Image Management and Multimedia; or
(C)
the following courses in Chapter 123 of this title (relating
to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Education/Industrial
Technology Education): Computer Applications, Technology Systems (modular
computer laboratory-based), Communication Graphics (modular computer laboratory-
based), or Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology.
(11)
Electives--five and one-half credits. The credits
must be selected from:
(A)
the list of courses approved by the SBOE for Grades 9-12
as specified in §74.1 of this title (relating to Essential Knowledge
and Skills);
(B)
Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps
(JROTC)
[
(C)
Driver Education (one-half credit).
(e)
A maximum of three credits of reading may be offered by
districts for state graduation
elective
credit for identified students
under the following conditions. The school district board of trustees shall
adopt policies to identify students in need of additional reading instruction,
and district procedures shall include assessment of individual student needs,
ongoing evaluation of each student's progress, and monitoring of instructional
activities to ensure that student needs are addressed. Reading credits may
be selected from Reading I, II, or III.
(f)
An out-of-state or out-of-country transfer student (including
foreign exchange students) or a transfer student from a Texas nonpublic school
is eligible to receive a Texas diploma but
must complete all requirements
of this section [
(g)
[
(h)
Students entering Grade 9 in the 2001-2002
school year and thereafter must complete requirements in Chapter 74, Subchapter
D, of this title (relating to Curriculum Requirements).
[
§74.12.Recommended High School Program.
(a)
General requirements. A student
entering Grade 9 in
the 1998-1999, 1999-2000, or 2000- 2001 school years
who wishes to complete
the recommended high school program and have the accomplishment recognized
on the academic achievement record must complete the following requirements.
(b)
Academic core components. College Board advanced placement
and International Baccalaureate courses may be substituted for requirements
in appropriate areas. Credit may be awarded without prior instruction under
Texas Education Code, §28.023 (Credit by Examination). The student must
demonstrate proficiency in the following.
(1)
English--four credits. The credits must consist of English
I, English II, English III, and English IV (English I for Speakers of Other
Languages and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted
for English I and II
only
for immigrant students with limited English
proficiency [
(2)
Mathematics--three credits. The credits must consist
of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.
(3)
Science--three credits. Students may choose three
credits from the following four areas. Not more than one credit may be chosen
from each of the four areas. All students who wish to complete the recommended
high school program are encouraged to take Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
to fulfill the requirements of this section.
(A)
Integrated Physics and Chemistry;
(B)
Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology;
(C)
Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
(D)
Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB
Physics.
(4)
Social studies--three and one-half credits. The
credits must consist of World History Studies (one credit), World Geography
Studies (one credit), United States History Studies Since Reconstruction (one
credit), and United States Government (one-half credit).
(5)
Economics
,
with emphasis on the free enterprise
system and its benefits--one- half credit.
The credit must consist of
Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits.
(6)
Languages other than English--two credits. The credits
must consist of Level I and Level II in the same language.
(7)
Health
education
--one-half credit
of Health 1 or Advanced Health
, or Health Science Technology--one credit.
(8)
Fine arts--one credit, which may be satisfied by any
course in Chapter 117
, Subchapter C,
of this title (relating to
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
for
[
(9)
Physical education--one and one-half credits to include
one-half credit in Foundations of Personal Fitness.
(A)
A school district board of trustees may allow a student
to substitute certain physical activities for the one and one-half required
credits of physical education, including the one-half credit of Foundations
of Personal Fitness. The substitutions must be based on the physical activity
involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester;
Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps
(JROTC)
[
(B)
In accordance with local district policy, a school district
may also apply to the commissioner of education for a waiver to allow credit
for appropriate private or commercially-sponsored physical activity programs
conducted on or off campus. Such approval may be granted under the following
conditions.
(i)
Olympic-level participation and/or competition includes
a minimum of 15 hours per week of highly
intensive
[
(ii)
Private or commercially-sponsored physical activities
include those certified by the superintendent to be of high quality and well
supervised by appropriately trained instructors. Student participation of
at least five hours per week must be required. Students certified to participate
at this level may not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day.
(10)
Technology applications--one credit, which
may be satisfied by:
(A)
the following
[
(B)
the following courses in Chapter 120 of this title (relating
to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Business Education): Business
Computer Information Systems I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications
and Networking, or Business Image Management and Multimedia; or
(C)
the following courses in Chapter 123 of this title (relating
to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Education/Industrial
Technology Education): Computer Applications, Technology Systems (modular
computer laboratory-based), Communication Graphics (modular computer laboratory-
based), or Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology.
(11)
Speech--one-half credit
, which may be satisfied
by
[
(c)
Additional components. All students who wish to complete
the recommended high school program are encouraged to study each of the foundation
curriculum areas (English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies)
every year in high school as provided in Option I. Options II and III are
provided for students who want to focus on a particular career exploration
or the development of an academic interest or artistic talent. College Board
advanced placement and International Baccalaureate courses may be substituted
for requirements in appropriate areas. The student must choose one of the
following options for additional components. Credit may be awarded without
prior instruction under Texas Education Code, §28.023 (Credit by Examination),
or §39.023(i) (end-of-course tests).
(1)
Option I: mathematics, science, elective. The student must
demonstrate proficiency in the following.
(A)
Mathematics--one credit. The credit must consist of Precalculus.
(B)
Science--one credit. Students may select any Science course
including Integrated Physics and Chemistry; Biology; Environmental Systems;
Chemistry; Aquatic Science; Physics; Astronomy; Geology, Meteorology, and
Oceanography; AP Biology; AP Chemistry; AP Physics; AP Environmental Science;
IB Biology; IB Chemistry; IB Physics; IB Environmental Systems; Scientific
Research and Design; Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems; Medical Microbiology;
Pathophysiology; Principles of Technology I; and Principles of Technology
II.
(C)
Elective--one and one-half credits.
(2)
Option II: career and technology. The student
must demonstrate proficiency equivalent to three and one-half credits in a
coherent sequence of courses for career and technology preparation
, as
defined by the local school district
. To be included in the recommended
high school program, a technology preparation program approved by the Texas
Education Agency [
(3)
Option III: academic. The student must demonstrate
proficiency equivalent to three and one-half credits consisting of state-approved
courses from language arts, science, social studies, mathematics, languages
other than English, fine arts, or technology applications. Students may choose
all three and one-half credits from one of the disciplines, or they may select
courses among the listed disciplines.
(d)
Substitutions. No substitutions are allowed in the Recommended
High School Program.
(e)
Students entering Grade 9 in the 2001-2002
school year and thereafter must complete requirements in Chapter 74, Subchapter
D, of this title (relating to Curriculum Requirements).
[
§74.13.Distinguished Achievement Program--Advanced High School Program.
(a)
General requirements.
[
(1)
Academic core components. College Board advanced placement
and International Baccalaureate courses may be substituted for requirements
in appropriate areas. The student must demonstrate proficiency in the following.
(A)
English--four credits. The credits must consist of English
I, English II, English III, and English IV (English I for Speakers of Other
Languages and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted
for English I and II
only
for immigrant students with limited English
proficiency [
(B)
Mathematics--three credits. The credits must consist of
Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.
(C)
Science--three credits. Students may choose three credits
from the following four areas. Not more than one credit may be chosen from
each of the four areas. All students who wish to complete the distinguished
achievement program are encouraged to take Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
to fulfill the requirements of this section.
(i)
Integrated Physics and Chemistry;
(ii)
Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology;
(iii)
Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
(iv)
Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB
Physics.
(D)
Social studies--three and one-half credits. The credits
must consist of World History Studies (one credit), World Geography Studies
(one credit), United States History Studies Since Reconstruction (one credit),
and United States Government (one-half credit).
(E)
Economics
,
with emphasis on the free enterprise
system and its benefits--one-half credit.
The credit must consist of
Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits.
(F)
Languages other than English--three credits. The credits
must consist of Level I, Level II, and Level III in the same language.
(G)
Health
education
--one-half credit
of Health
1 or Advanced Health
, or Health Science Technology--one credit.
(H)
Fine arts--one credit, which may be satisfied by any course
in Chapter 117
, Subchapter C,
of this title (relating to Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills
for
[
(I)
Physical education--one and one-half credits to include
one-half credit in Foundations of Personal Fitness.
(i)
A school district board of trustees may allow a student
to substitute certain physical activities for the one and one-half required
credits of physical education, including the one-half credit of Foundations
of Personal Fitness. The substitutions must be based on the physical activity
involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester;
Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps
(JROTC)
[
(ii)
In accordance with local district policy, a school district
may also apply to the commissioner of education for a waiver to allow credit
for appropriate private or commercially-sponsored physical activity programs
conducted on or off campus. Such approval may be granted under the following
conditions.
(I)
Olympic-level participation and/or competition includes
a minimum of 15 hours per week of highly
intensive
[
(II)
Private or commercially-sponsored physical activities
include those certified by the superintendent to be of high quality and well
supervised by appropriately trained instructors. Student participation of
at least five hours per week must be required. Students certified to participate
at this level may not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day.
(J)
Technology applications--one credit, which may be satisfied
by:
(i)
the following
[
(ii)
the following courses in Chapter 120 of this title (relating
to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Business Education): Business
Computer Information Systems I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications
and Networking, or Business Image Management and Multimedia; or
(iii)
the following courses in Chapter 123 of this title (relating
to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Education/Industrial
Technology Education): Computer Applications, Technology Systems (modular
computer laboratory-based), Communication Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based),
or Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology.
(K)
Speech--one-half credit
, which may be satisfied by
[
(2)
Additional components. All students who wish
to complete the distinguished achievement program are encouraged to study
each of the foundation curriculum areas (English language arts, mathematics,
science and social studies) every year in high school as provided in Option
I. Options II and III are provided for students who want to focus on a particular
career exploration or the development of an academic interest or artistic
talent. College Board advanced placement and International Baccalaureate courses
may be substituted for requirements in appropriate academic areas. The student
must choose one of the following options for additional components. Credit
may be awarded without prior instruction under Texas Education Code, §28.023,
(Credit by Examination).
(A)
Option I: mathematics, science, elective. The student must
demonstrate proficiency in the following.
(i)
Mathematics--one credit. The credit must consist of Precalculus.
(ii)
Science--one credit. Students may select any Science course
including Integrated Physics and Chemistry; Biology; Environmental Systems;
Chemistry; Aquatic Science; Physics; Astronomy; Geology, Meteorology, and
Oceanography; AP Biology; AP Chemistry; AP Physics; AP Environmental Science;
IB Biology; IB Chemistry; IB Physics; IB Environmental Systems; Scientific
Research and Design; Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems; Medical Microbiology;
Pathophysiology; Principles of Technology I; and Principles of Technology
II.
(iii)
Elective--one-half credit.
(B)
Option II: career and technology. The student must demonstrate
proficiency equivalent to two and one-half credits in a coherent sequence
of courses for career and technology preparation
, as defined by the local
school district
. To be included in the distinguished achievement program,
a technology preparation program approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
must meet distinguished achievement program criteria in English language arts,
mathematics, science, social studies, languages other than English, health,
fine arts, and technology applications.
(C)
Option III: academic. The student must demonstrate proficiency
equivalent to two and one-half credits consisting of state-approved [
(3)
Advanced measures. A student also must achieve
any combination of four of the following advanced measures. Original research/projects
may not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures. The measures
must focus on demonstrated student performance at the college or professional
level. Student performance on advanced measures must be assessed through an
external review process.
(A)
original research/project that is:
(i)
judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is
the focus of the project; or
(ii)
conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported
to an appropriate audience; and
(iii)
related to the required curriculum set forth in §74.1
of this title (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills);
(B)
test data where a student receives:
(i)
a score of three or above on The College Board
advanced
placement
[
(ii)
a score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate
examination; or
(iii)
a score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test
(PSAT) that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or
higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; as part of the National
Hispanic Scholar Program of the College Board; or as part of the National
Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National
Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score may count as only one advanced
measure regardless of the number of honors received by the student; or
(C)
college
academic
courses with a grade of 3.0
or higher
in
[
(4)
Substitutions. No substitutions are allowed in
the Distinguished Achievement Program.
(b)
Students entering Grade 9 in the 2001-2002
school year and thereafter must complete requirements in Chapter 74, Subchapter
D, of this title (relating to Curriculum Requirements).
[
[
§74.14.Academic Achievement Record (Transcript).
(a)
The commissioner of education shall develop
and distribute to each school district and institution of higher education
in the state a common academic achievement record and coding system for courses
and instructions for recording information on the academic achievement record.
Each school district must use the coding system provided by the commissioner.
(b)
Each school district must use an academic
achievement record (transcript) form designated by the State Board of Education
(SBOE). Each district must reproduce the form in sufficient quantities. The
form shall serve as the academic record for each student and must be maintained
permanently by the district. Each district must ensure that copies of the
record are made available for a student transferring from one district to
another. The information may be provided to the student or to the district
to which the student is transferring or both. To ensure appropriate placement
of a transfer student, a district must respond promptly to each request for
student records from a receiving school district.
[
Each school district must
use the academic achievement record (transcript) form designated by the State
Board of Education (SBOE). Each district must reproduce the form in sufficient
quantities. The form shall serve as the academic record for each student and
must be maintained permanently by the district. Each district must ensure
that copies of the record are made available for a student transferring from
one district to another. The information may be provided to the student or
to the district to which the student is transferring or both. To ensure appropriate
placement of a transfer student, a district must respond promptly to each
request for student records from a receiving school district.]
[
The commissioner of education
shall develop and distribute to each school district and institution of higher
education in the state a common academic achievement record and coding system
for courses and instructions for recording information on the academic achievement
record. Each school district must use the system provided by the commissioner.]
(c)
Any credit earned by a student must be recorded on the
academic achievement record, regardless of when the credit was earned.
(d)
A student who completes high school graduation requirements
shall have attached to the academic achievement record a seal approved by
the
SBOE.
(e)
A student who completes all graduation requirements except
for required exit-level assessment instruments may be issued a certificate
of coursework completion. The academic achievement record will include a notation
of the date such a certificate was issued to the student.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed
with the Office of the Secretary of State, on May 22, 2000.
TRD-200003551
Criss Cloudt
Associate Commissioner, Policy Planning and Research
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: July 2, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701
19 TAC §§74.23-74.29, 74.31
The amendments are proposed under the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4),
which authorizes the State Board of Education (SBOE) to establish curriculum
and graduation requirements; and §28.025(a), which authorizes the SBOE
by rule to determine curriculum requirements for the minimum, recommended,
and advanced high school programs that are consistent with the required curriculum
under §28.002.
The amendments implement the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4) and §28.025(a).
§74.23.Correspondence Courses and Distance Learning .
Credit toward state graduation requirements may be granted under this
section only under the following conditions.
(1)
The institution offering
correspondence courses
[
(2)
Students may earn course credit through
distance learning technologies, such as, but not limited to, satellite, Internet,
two-way video-conferencing, and instructional television.
(3)
[
§74.24.Credit by Examination.
(a)
General provisions.
(1)
A school district must provide at least three days between
January 1 and June 30 and three days between July 1 and December 31 annually
when examinations for acceleration required under Texas Education Code, §28.023,
shall be administered in Grades 1-12. The days do not need to be consecutive
but must be designed to meet the needs of all students. The dates must be
publicized in the community.
(2)
A school district shall not charge for an exam for
acceleration. If a parent requests an alternative examination, the district
may administer and recognize results of a test purchased by the parent or
student from Texas Tech University or The University of Texas at Austin.
(3)
A school district must have the approval of the district
board of trustees to develop its own tests or to purchase examinations that
thoroughly test the essential knowledge and skills in the applicable grade
level or subject area.
(4)
A school district may allow a student to accelerate
at a time other than one required in paragraph (1) of this subsection by developing
a cost-free option approved by the district board of trustees that allows
students to demonstrate academic achievement or proficiency in a subject or
grade level.
(b)
Assessment for acceleration in kindergarten through Grade
5.
(1)
A school district must develop procedures for kindergarten
acceleration that are approved by the district board of trustees.
(2)
A student in any of Grades 1-5 must be accelerated
one grade if he or she meets the following requirements.
(A)
The student scores 90% on a criterion-referenced test for
the grade level he or she wants to skip in each of the following areas: language
arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
(B)
A school district representative recommends that the student
be accelerated.
(C)
The student's parent or guardian gives written approval
for the acceleration.
(c)
Assessment for course credit in Grades 6-12.
(1)
A student in any of Grades 6-12 must be given credit for
an academic subject in which he or she has had no prior instruction if the
student scores 90% on a criterion-referenced test for the applicable course.
(2)
If a student is given credit in a subject on the basis
of an examination, the school district must enter the examination score on
the student's transcript.
(3)
In accordance with local school district
policy, a student in any of Grades 6-12 may be given credit for an academic
subject in which he or she had some prior instruction, if the student scores
70% on a criterion-referenced test for the applicable course.
§74.25.High School Credit for College Courses.
(a)
A school district board of trustees may adopt a policy
that allows a student to be awarded credit toward high school graduation for
completing a college-level course. The course must be provided only by an
institution of higher education that is accredited by one of the following
regional accrediting associations:
(1)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools;
(2)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools;
(3)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges;
(4)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools;
(5)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges; or
(6)
Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
(b)
To be eligible to enroll and be awarded credit toward state
graduation requirements, a student must have the approval of the high school
principal or other school official designated by the school district. The
course for which credit is awarded must provide advanced academic instruction
beyond, or in greater depth than, the essential knowledge and skills
for the equivalent high school course
.
§74.26.Award of Credit.
(a)
The award of credit for a course by a school district affirms
that a student has satisfactorily met all state and local requirements. Any
course for which credit is awarded must be provided according to this subsection.
(1)
Credit earned toward state graduation requirements by a
student in an accredited school district shall be transferable and must be
accepted by any other school district in the state. A district may not prohibit
a new student from attending school pending receipt of transcripts or records
from the school district the student previously attended. Credit earned in
a local-credit course may be transferred only with the consent of the receiving
school district.
(2)
A school district must ensure that the records or
transcripts of an out-of-state or out-of- country transfer student (including
foreign exchange students) or a transfer student from a Texas nonpublic school
are evaluated and that the student is placed in appropriate classes promptly.
The district may use a variety of methods to verify the content of courses
for which a transfer student has earned credit.
(b)
Districts may offer courses designated for Grades 9-12
(refer to §74.11 of this title (relating to High School Graduation Requirements))
in earlier grade levels. A course must be considered completed and credit
must be awarded if the student has demonstrated achievement by meeting the
standard requirements of the course, including demonstrated proficiency in
the subject matter, regardless of the time the student has received instruction
in the course or the grade level at which proficiency was attained. The academic
achievement record (transcript) shall reflect that students have satisfactorily
completed courses at earlier grade levels than Grades 9-12 and have been awarded
state graduation credits.
(c)
Credit for courses for high school graduation may be earned
only if the student received a grade which is the equivalent of 70 on a scale
of 100, based upon [
(d)
In accordance with local district policy, students who
are able to successfully complete only one semester of a two-semester course
can be awarded credit proportionately.
§74.27.Innovative Courses and Programs.
(a)
A school district may develop innovative or other locally-designed
courses to enable students to master knowledge, skills, and competencies not
included in the essential knowledge and skills of the required curriculum.
(1)
The State Board of Education (SBOE) may approve any course
that does not fall within any of the subject areas listed in the foundation
and enrichment curricula when the applicant school district or organization
demonstrates that the proposed course is academically rigorous and addresses
documented student needs.
(2)
The commissioner of education may approve a discipline-based
course in the foundation or enrichment curriculum when the applicant school
district or organization demonstrates that the proposed course is academically
challenging and addresses documented student needs.
(3)
To request approval from
the
SBOE or the
commissioner of education, the school district or organization must submit
a request for approval, at least six months before planned implementation,
that includes:
(A)
a description of the course and its essential knowledge
and skills;
(B)
the rationale and justification for the request in terms
of student need;
(C)
a description of activities, major resources, and materials
to be used;
(D)
the methods of evaluating student outcomes;
(E)
the qualifications of the teacher;
(F)
the amount of credit requested; and
(G)
the school years for which approval is requested.
(b)
A school district may operate a magnet program, academy,
or other innovative program to serve student populations with specialized
interests and aptitudes. A program that does not meet all applicable requirements
of this chapter must be approved by
the
SBOE. A district seeking
approval
for magnet courses
under this subsection must apply in
writing to the commissioner of education. The district's request must include
the same information as that specified in subsection (a) of this section for
a request for approval of an innovative course.
§74.28.Students with Dyslexia and Related Disorders.
(a)
The board of trustees of a school district must ensure
that procedures for identifying a student with dyslexia or a related disorder
and for providing appropriate instructional services to the student are implemented
in the district. These procedures will be monitored by the Texas Education
Agency [
(b)
A school district's procedures must be implemented according
to the State Board of Education (SBOE) approved strategies for screening,
and techniques for treating, dyslexia and related disorders. The strategies
and techniques are described in "Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related
Disorders," a set of flexible guidelines for local districts that may be modified
by SBOE only with broad-based dialogue that includes input from educators
and professionals in the field of reading and dyslexia and related disorders
from across the state. Screening should only be done by individuals/professionals
who are trained to assess students for dyslexia and related disorders.
(c)
A school district may purchase a reading program or develop
its own reading program for students with dyslexia and related disorders,
as long as the program is characterized by the descriptors found in "Procedures
Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders." Teachers who screen and treat
these students must be trained in instructional strategies which utilize individualized,
intensive, multisensory, phonetic methods and a variety of writing and spelling
components described in the "Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders"
and in the professional development activities specified by each district
and/or campus planning and decision making committee.
(d)
Before an identification or assessment procedure is used
selectively with an individual student, the school district must notify the
student's parent or guardian or another person standing in parental relation
to the student.
(e)
Parents/guardians of students eligible under the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, §504, must be informed of all services and options available
to the student under that federal statute.
(f)
Each school must provide each identified student access
at his or her campus to the services of a teacher trained in dyslexia and
related disorders. The school district may, with the approval of each student's
parents or guardians, offer additional services at a centralized location.
Such centralized services shall not preclude each student from receiving services
at his or her campus.
(g)
Because early intervention is critical, a program for early
identification, intervention, and support for students with dyslexia and related
disorders must be available in each district as outlined in the "Procedures
Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders."
(h)
Each school district may provide a parent education program
for parents/guardians of students with dyslexia and related disorders. This
program should include: awareness of characteristics of dyslexia and related
disorders; information on testing and diagnosis of dyslexia; information on
effective strategies for teaching dyslexic students; and awareness of information
on modification, especially modifications allowed on standardized testing.
§74.29.Texas Advanced Placement Incentive Program.
(a)
Purpose. The Texas advanced placement incentive program
is created to recognize and reward students, teachers, and schools that demonstrate
success in achieving the educational goals of the state. An award or a subsidy
granted under this section shall be for the public purpose of promoting an
educated citizenry.
(b)
Types of awards.
(1)
A school participating in the program shall be eligible
to receive the following awards:
(A)
a one-time, $3,000 equipment grant for providing a College
Board advanced placement
or International Baccalaureate
course,
based on need as determined by the commissioner of education; and
(B)
$100 for each student who receives a score of three or
better on a College Board advanced placement
or International Baccalaureate
test.
(2)
A teacher who teaches a College Board advanced
placement
or International Baccalaureate
course shall be eligible
to receive the following awards:
(A)
a subsidy of up to $450 per teacher for teacher training
for College Board advanced placement
or International Baccalaureate
courses;
(B)
a one-time award of $250 for teaching a College Board advanced
placement
or International Baccalaureate
course for the first time;
and
(C)
a share of the teacher bonus pool proportional to the number
of courses taught that shall be distributed by the teacher's school. Fifty
dollars may be deposited in the teacher bonus pool for each student enrolled
in the school who receives a score of three or better on a College Board advanced
placement
or International Baccalaureate
test.
(3)
A student who receives a score of three or better
on a College Board advanced placement
or International Baccalaureate
test may receive a reimbursement of up to $65 for the advanced placement
or International Baccalaureate
testing fee. The reimbursement shall
be reduced by the amount of any subsidy awarded by the College Board
or International Baccalaureate
or under subsection (e) of this section.
(c)
Award adjustment. The commissioner of education shall adjust
and prorate by category the sum and number of awards to ensure the purpose
of the program is realized.
(d)
Application for, and use of, awards.
(1)
To obtain an award, a school or teacher must submit to
the State Board of Education (SBOE) a written application in a form, manner,
and time prescribed by the commissioner of education. The intended recipient
of the award must submit the application.
(2)
A school must give priority to academic enhancement
purposes in using any award received under this section. An award may not
be used for any purpose relating to athletics.
(e)
Subsidies for College Board advanced placement
or
International Baccalaureate
tests.
(1)
A student is entitled to a subsidy for the fee he or she
pays to take a College Board advanced placement
or International Baccalaureate
test if the student demonstrates financial need according to guidelines
adopted by the College Board.
(2)
The Texas Education Agency (TEA), with SBOE approval,
may pay each eligible applicant an equal amount of up to $25.
(f)
Funding of awards and subsidies.
(1)
An award or a subsidy granted under this section is subject
to the availability of funds. An award or a subsidy may be funded by donations,
grants, or legislative appropriations.
(2)
The commissioner of education may solicit and receive
a grant or donation for the purpose of making awards under this section. The
TEA shall account for and distribute any donation, grant, or legislative appropriation.
(3)
The TEA shall apply to the program any available funds
from its appropriations that may be used for this purpose.
(4)
An application for funding may be filed with TEA at
a date determined by the commissioner of education.
§74.31.Health Classifications for Physical Education.
For physical education, a district must classify each student, on the
basis of health, into one of the following categories.
(1)
Unrestricted (not limited in activities).
(2)
Restricted (excludes the more vigorous activities).
(A)
Permanent. A member of the healing arts licensed to practice
in Texas must provide the school written documentation concerning the nature
of the impairment and the expectations for physical activity for the student.
(B)
Temporary. The student may be restricted from physical
activity of the physical education class. A member of the healing arts licensed
to practice in Texas must provide the school written documentation concerning
the nature of the temporary impairment and the expected amount of time for
recovery. During recovery time, the student must continue to learn the concepts
of the lessons but may not actively participate in the skill demonstration.
(3)
Adapted and remedial (specific activities prescribed
or prohibited, as directed by a member of the healing arts licensed to practice
in Texas).
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been
reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed
with the Office of the Secretary of State, on May 22, 2000.
TRD-200003552
Criss Cloudt
Associate Commissioner, Policy Planning and Research
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: July 2, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701
19 TAC §§74.41-74.44
The new sections are proposed under the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4),
which authorizes the State Board of Education (SBOE) to establish curriculum
and graduation requirements; and §28.025(a), which authorizes the SBOE
by rule to determine curriculum requirements for the minimum, recommended,
and advanced high school programs that are consistent with the required curriculum
under §28.002.
The new sections implement the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4)
and §28.025(a).
§74.41.High School Graduation Requirements.
(a)
Graduates of each high school are awarded the same type
of diploma. The academic achievement record (transcript), rather than the
diploma, records individual accomplishments, achievements, and courses completed
and displays appropriate graduation seals.
(b)
All credit for graduation must be earned no later than
Grade 12.
(c)
To receive a high school diploma, a student entering Grade
9 in the 2001-2002 school year and thereafter must complete the following:
(1)
requirements of the minimum high school program specified
in §74.42 of this title (relating to Minimum High School Program), the
recommended high school program specified in §74.43 of this title (relating
to Recommended High School Program), or the advanced program specified in §74.44
of this title (relating to Distinguished Achievement High School Program);
and
(2)
testing requirements for graduation as specified in
Chapter 101 of this title (relating to Assessment).
(d)
A maximum of three credits of reading (selected from Reading
I, II, or III) may be offered by districts for state graduation elective credit
for identified students under the following conditions.
(1)
The school district board of trustees shall adopt policies
to identify students in need of additional reading instruction.
(2)
District procedures shall include assessment of individual
student needs, ongoing evaluation of each student's progress, and monitoring
of instructional activities to ensure that student needs are addressed.
(e)
An out-of-state or out-of-country transfer student (including
foreign exchange students) or a transfer student from a Texas nonpublic school
is eligible to receive a Texas diploma, but must complete all requirements
of this section to satisfy state graduation requirements. Any course credit
required in this section that is not completed by the student before he or
she enrolls in a Texas school district may be satisfied through the provisions
of §74.23 of this title (relating to Correspondence Courses and Distance
Learning) and §74.24 of this title (relating to Credit by Examination)
or by completing the course or courses according to the provisions of §74.26
of this title (relating to Award of Credit).
(f)
Elective credits in all three graduation programs may be
selected from the following:
(1)
the list of courses approved by the State Board of Education
(SBOE) for Grades 9-12 as specified in §74.1 of this title (relating
to Essential Knowledge and Skills);
(2)
state-approved innovative courses as specified in §74.27
of this chapter (relating to Innovative Courses and Programs);
(3)
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)--one
to four credits;
(4)
Driver Education--one-half credit.
(g)
College Board advanced placement and International Baccalaureate
courses may be substituted for courses required in appropriate areas in all
three high school graduation programs. College Board advanced placement and
International Baccalaureate courses may be used as electives in all three
high school graduation programs.
§74.42.Minimum High School Program.
(a)
Credits. A student must earn at least 22 credits to complete
the Minimum High School Program.
(b)
Core Courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in
the following.
(1)
English language arts--four credits. The credits must consist
of:
(A)
English I, II, and III (English I for Speakers of Other
Languages and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted
for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency);
and
(B)
Fourth credit of English, which may be satisfied by English
IV, Research/Technical Writing, Creative/Imaginative Writing, Practical Writing
Skills, Literary Genres, Business Communication, Journalism, or concurrent
enrollment in a college English course.
(2)
Mathematics--three credits to include Algebra
I and Geometry.
(3)
Science--two credits. The credits must consist of
Biology and Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC). A student may substitute
Chemistry or Physics for IPC and then must use the second of these two courses
as the academic elective credit identified in subsection (b)(6) of this section.
(4)
Social studies--two and one-half credits. The credits
must consist of World History Studies (one credit) or World Geography Studies
(one credit), United States History Studies Since Reconstruction (one credit),
and United States Government (one-half credit).
(5)
Economics, with emphasis on the free enterprise system
and its benefits--one-half credit. The credit must consist of Economics with
Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits.
(6)
Academic elective--one credit. The credit must be
selected from World History Studies, World Geography Studies, or any science
course approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE) for science credit
as found in Chapter 112 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills for Science). If a student elects to replace IPC with either Chemistry
or Physics as described in subsection (b)(3) of this section, the academic
elective must be the other of these two science courses.
(7)
Physical education--one and one-half credits to include
Foundations of Personal Fitness (one-half credit).
(A)
A student may not earn more than two credits in physical
education toward state graduation requirements.
(B)
The school district board of trustees may allow a student
to substitute certain physical activities for the required credits in physical
education, including the Foundations of Personal Fitness. The substitutions
must be based on the physical activity involved in drill team, marching band,
and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I- IV; two- or three-credit career and technology
work-based training courses, and off-campus physical education.
(C)
In accordance with local district policy, a school district
may award up to two credits for physical education for appropriate private
or commercially-sponsored physical activity programs conducted on or off campus.
The district must apply to the commissioner of education for approval of such
programs, which may be substituted for state graduation credit in physical
education. Such approval may be granted under the following conditions:
(i)
Olympic-level participation and/or competition includes
a minimum of 15 hours per week of highly intensive, professional, supervised
training. The training facility, instructors, and the activities involved
in the program must be certified by the superintendent to be of exceptional
quality. Students qualifying and participating at this level may be dismissed
from school one hour per day. Students dismissed may not miss any class other
than physical education.
(ii)
Private or commercially-sponsored physical activities
include those certified by the superintendent to be of high quality and well
supervised by appropriately trained instructors. Student participation of
at least five hours per week must be required. Students certified to participate
at this level may not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day.
(8)
Health education--one-half credit, which
may be satisfied by Health 1 or Advanced Health, or Health Science Technology--one
credit, which may be satisfied by Introduction to Health Science Technology,
Health Science Technology I, or Health Science Technology II.
(9)
Speech--one-half credit. The credit must consist of
Communication Applications.
(10)
Technology applications--one credit, which may be
satisfied by:
(A)
the following courses in Chapter 126 of this title (relating
to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications): Computer
Science I, Computer Science II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation,
Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, or Independent Study in Technology
Applications;
(B)
the following courses in Chapter 120 of this title (relating
to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Business Education): Business
Computer Information Systems I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications
and Networking, or Business Image Management and Multimedia; or
(C)
the following courses in Chapter 123 of this title (relating
to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Education/Industrial
Technology Education): Computer Applications, Technology Systems (modular
computer laboratory-based), Communications Graphics (modular computer laboratory-
based), or Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology.
(11)
Electives--five and one-half credits. The credits
must be selected from the list of courses specified in §74.41(f) of this
title (relating to High School Graduation Requirements).
§74.43.Recommended High School Program.
(a)
Credits. A student must earn at least 24 credits to complete
the Recommended High School Program.
(b)
Core Courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in
the following:
(1)
English language arts--four credits. The credits must consist
of English I, II, III, and IV (English I for Speakers of Other Languages
and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English
I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency).
(2)
Mathematics--three credits. The credits must consist
of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.
(3)
Science--three credits. One credit must be a biology
credit (Biology, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, or International Baccalaureate
(IB) Biology). Students must choose the remaining two credits from the following
areas. Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the areas to satisfy
this requirement. Students on the Recommended High School Program are encouraged
to take courses in biology, chemistry, and physics to complete the science
requirements.
(A)
Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC);
(B)
Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
(C)
Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB
Physics.
(4)
Social studies--three and one-half credits. The
credits must consist of World History Studies (one credit), World Geography
Studies (one credit), United States History Studies Since Reconstruction (one
credit), and United States Government (one-half credit).
(5)
Economics, with emphasis on the free enterprise system
and its benefits--one-half credit. The credit must consist of Economics with
Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits.
(6)
Languages other than English--two credits. The credits
must consist of Level I and Level II in the same language.
(7)
Physical education--one and one-half credits to include
Foundations of Personal Fitness (one-half credit).
(A)
A student may not earn more than two credits in physical
education toward state graduation requirements.
(B)
The school district board of trustees may allow a student
to substitute certain physical activities for the required credits in physical
education, including the Foundations of Personal Fitness. The substitutions
must be based on the physical activity involved in drill team, marching band,
and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I- IV; and two- or three-credit career and
technology work-based training courses.
(C)
In accordance with local district policy, a school district
may award up to two credits for physical education for appropriate private
or commercially-sponsored physical activity programs conducted on or off campus.
The district must apply to the commissioner of education for approval of such
programs, which may be substituted for state graduation credit in physical
education. Such approval may be granted under the following conditions:
(i)
Olympic-level participation and/or competition includes
a minimum of 15 hours per week of highly intensive, professional, supervised
training. The training facility, instructors, and the activities involved
in the program must be certified by the superintendent to be of exceptional
quality. Students qualifying and participating at this level may be dismissed
from school one hour per day. Students dismissed may not miss any class other
than physical education.
(ii)
Private or commercially-sponsored physical activities
include those certified by the superintendent to be of high quality and well
supervised by appropriately trained instructors. Student participation of
at least five hours per week must be required. Students certified to participate
at this level may not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day.
(8)
Health education--one-half credit, which
may satisfied by Health 1 or Advanced Health, or Health Science Technology--one
credit, which may be satisfied by Introduction to Health Science Technology,
Health Science Technology I, or Health Science Technology II.
(9)
Speech--one-half credit. The credit must consist of
Communication Applications.
(10)
Technology applications--one credit, which may be
satisfied by:
(A)
the following courses in Chapter 126 of this title (relating
to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications): Computer
Science I, Computer Science II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation,
Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, or Independent Study in Technology
Applications;
(B)
the following courses in Chapter 120 of this title (relating
to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Business Education): Business
Computer Information Systems I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications
and Networking, or Business Image Management and Multimedia; or
(C)
the following courses in Chapter 123 of this title (relating
to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Education/Industrial
Technology Education): Computer Applications, Technology Systems (modular
computer laboratory-based), Communications Graphics (modular computer laboratory-
based), or Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology.
(11)
Fine arts--one credit, which may be satisfied
by any course in Chapter 117, Subchapter C, of this title (relating to Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fine Arts).
(c)
Elective Courses--three and one-half credits. The credits
may be selected from the list of courses specified in §74.41(f) of this
title (relating to High School Graduation Requirements). All students who
wish to complete the Recommended High School Program are encouraged to study
each of the four foundation curriculum areas (English language arts, mathematics,
science, and social studies) every year in high school.
(d)
Substitutions. No substitutions are allowed in the Recommended
High School Program, except as specified in this chapter.
§74.44.Distinguished Achievement High School Program--Advanced High School Program.
(a)
Credits. A student must earn at least 24 credits to complete
the Distinguished Achievement High School Program.
(b)
Core Courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in
the following:
(1)
English language arts--four credits. The credits must consist
of English I, II, III, and IV (English I for Speakers of Other Languages
and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English
I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency).
(2)
Mathematics--three credits. The credits must consist
of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.
(3)
Science--three credits. One credit must be a biology
credit (Biology, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, or International Baccalaureate
(IB) Biology). Students must choose the remaining two credits from the following
areas. Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the areas to satisfy
this requirement. Students on the Distinguished Achievement High School Program
are encouraged to take courses in biology, chemistry, and physics to complete
the science requirements.
(A)
Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC);
(B)
Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
(C)
Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB
Physics.
(4)
Social studies--three and one-half credits. The
credits must consist of World History Studies (one credit), World Geography
Studies (one credit), United States History Studies Since Reconstruction (one
credit), and United States Government (one-half credit).
(5)
Economics, with emphasis on the free enterprise system
and its benefits--one-half credit. The credit must consist of Economics with
Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits.
(6)
Languages other than English--three credits. The credits
must consist of Level I, Level II, and Level III in the same language.
(7)
Physical education--one and one-half credits to include
Foundations of Personal Fitness (one-half credit).
(A)
A student may not earn more than two credits in physical
education toward state graduation requirements.
(B)
The school district board of trustees may allow a student
to substitute certain physical activities for the required credits in physical
education, including the Foundations of Personal Fitness. The substitutions
must be based on the physical activity involved in drill team, marching band,
and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I- IV; and two- or three-credit career and
technology work-based training courses.
(C)
In accordance with local district policy, a school district
may award up to two credits for physical education for appropriate private
or commercially-sponsored physical activity programs conducted on or off campus.
The district must apply to the commissioner of education for approval of such
programs, which may be substituted for state graduation credit in physical
education. Such approval may be granted under the following conditions:
(i)
Olympic-level participation and/or competition includes
a minimum of 15 hours per week of highly intensive, professional, supervised
training. The training facility, instructors, and the activities involved
in the program must be certified by the superintendent to be of exceptional
quality. Students qualifying and participating at this level may be dismissed
from school one hour per day. Students dismissed may not miss any class other
than physical education.
(ii)
Private or commercially-sponsored physical activities
include those certified by the superintendent to be of high quality and well
supervised by appropriately trained instructors. Student participation of
at least five hours per week must be required. Students certified to participate
at this level may not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day.
(8)
Health education--one-half credit, which
may be satisfied by Health 1 or Advanced Health, or Health Science Technology--one
credit, which may be satisfied by Introduction to Health Science Technology,
Health Science Technology I, or Health Science Technology II.
(9)
Speech--one-half credit. The credit must consist of
Communication Applications.
(10)
Technology applications--one credit, which may be
satisfied by:
(A)
the following courses in Chapter 126 of this title (relating
to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications): Computer
Science I, Computer Science II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation,
Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, or Independent Study in Technology
Applications;
(B)
the following courses in Chapter 120 of this title (relating
to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Business Education): Business
Computer Information Systems I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications
and Networking, or Business Image Management and Multimedia; or
(C)
the following courses in Chapter 123 of this title (relating
to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Education/Industrial
Technology Education): Computer Applications, Technology Systems (modular
computer laboratory-based), Communications Graphics (modular computer laboratory-
based), or Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology.
(11)
Fine arts--one credit, which may be satisfied
by any course in Chapter 117, Subchapter C, of this title (relating to Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fine Arts).
(c)
Elective Courses--two and one-half credits. The credits
may be selected from the list of courses specified in §74.41(f) of this
title (relating to High School Graduation Requirements). All students who
wish to complete the Distinguished Achievement High School Program are encouraged
to study each of the four foundation curriculum areas (English language arts,
mathematics, science, and social studies) every year in high school.
(d)
Advanced measures. A student also must achieve any combination
of four of the following advanced measures. Original research/projects may
not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures. The measures
must focus on demonstrated student performance at the college or professional
level. Student performance on advanced measures must be assessed through an
external review process. The student may choose from the following options:
(1)
original research/project that is:
(A)
judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is
the focus of the project; or
(B)
conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported
to an appropriate audience; and
(C)
related to the required curriculum set forth in §74.1
of this title (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills);
(2)
test data where a student receives:
(A)
a score of three or above on the College Board advanced
placement examination;
(B)
a score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate
examination; or
(C)
a score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT)
that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher
by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic
Scholar Program of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement
Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship
Corporation. The PSAT score shall count as only one advanced measure regardless
of the number of honors received by the student; or
(3)
college academic courses with a grade of 3.0
or higher that count for college credit, including tech-prep programs.
(e)
Substitutions. No substitutions are allowed in the Distinguished
Achievement High School Program, except as specified in this chapter.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed
with the Office of the Secretary of State, on May 22, 2000.
TRD-200003553
Criss Cloudt
Associate Commissioner, Policy Planning and Research
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: July 2, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701
Subchapter A. PROVISIONS
19 TAC §76.1
(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed for
repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the offices of
the Texas Education Agency or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James
Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposes the repeal
of §76.1, concerning extracurricular activities. The section establishes
definitions, requirements, and procedures for participation in and practice
for extracurricular activities during the school day and school week.
House Bill 3573, 76th Texas Legislature, 1999, amended Texas Education
Code, §7.102(c)(27), and transferred authority for rules on extracurricular
activities from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education.
This proposed repeal is necessary since identical provisions have been adopted
under the commissioner of education's rulemaking authority and are found in
19 TAC §76.1001, which became effective April 9, 2000.
Ed Flathouse, associate commissioner for school finance and operations,
has determined that for the first five-year period the repeal is in effect
there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result
of enforcing or administering the repeal.
Mr. Flathouse and Criss Cloudt, associate commissioner for policy planning
and research, have determined that for each year of the first five years the
repeal is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the repeal will be to ensure that rules related to extracurricular activities
are designated appropriately to the commissioner of education in accordance
with statute and to provide continued guidance for the efficient operation
of extracurricular activities and effective services to students. There will
not be an effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost
to persons who are required to comply with the repeal.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Criss Cloudt, Policy Planning
and Research, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701.
Comments may also be submitted electronically to
rules@tmail.tea.state.tx.us
or faxed to (512) 475-3499. All requests
for a public hearing on the proposed section submitted under the Administrative
Procedure Act must be received by the commissioner of education not more than
15 calendar days after notice of a proposed change in the section has been
published in the
Texas Register
.
The repeal is proposed under Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(27),
as amended by House Bill 3573, 76th Texas Legislature, 1999, which authorizes
the commissioner of education to adopt rules related to extracurricular activities
under Texas Education Code, §33.081, and approve or disapprove University
Interscholastic League rules and procedures under Texas Education Code, §33.083.
The repeal implements Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(27), as amended
by House Bill 3573, 76th Texas Legislature, 1999.
§76.1.Extracurricular Activities.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been
reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State, on May 22, 2000.
TRD-200003554
Criss Cloudt
Associate Commissioner, Policy Planning and Research
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: July 2, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701
Subchapter B. STUDENT ATTENDANCE ACCOUNTING
,
] . Science courses shall include at least 40% hands-on
laboratory investigations and field work using appropriate scientific inquiry;
of the following:
]
Adventure/Outdoor Education; Aerobic Activities; Individual Sports; or Team
Sports;
(i)
adventure/outdoor education;
]
(ii)
aerobic activities;
]
(iii)
individual sports; or
]
(iv)
team sports.
]
agriculture
] science and technology education, business
education, career orientation, health science technology education,
family and consumer sciences education/
home economics education, technology
education/industrial technology education, marketing education, and trade
and industrial education) taught on a campus in the school district with provisions
for contracting for additional offerings with programs or institutions as
may be practical;
Levels I and II of
the same language until the end of school year 1998-1999, and
]Levels
I, II, and III
of the same language
[
beginning in the 1999-2000
school year
];
(K)
technology applications - one unit of
credit selected from a variety of computer- related courses including:
]
(i)
all courses in Chapter 126 of this title
(relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications);
]
(ii)
the following courses in Chapter 120
of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Business
Education): Business Computer Information Systems I and II, Business Computer
Programming, Telecommunications and Networking, and Business Image Management
and Multimedia; and
]
(iii)
the following courses in Chapter 123
of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology
Education/Industrial Technology Education): Computer Applications, Technology
Systems (modular computer laboratory-based), Communication Graphics (modular
computer laboratory-based), and Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology.
]
(3)
] The school district must
provide each student the opportunity to participate in all courses listed
in
subsection (b)(2) of this section.
[
paragraph (2) of this
subsection.
] The district must provide students the opportunity each
year to select courses in which they intend to participate from a list that
includes all courses
required to be offered in subsection (b)(2) of this
section.
[
in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
]
If the
school district will not offer the required courses every year, but intends
to offer particular courses only every other year, it must notify all enrolled
students of that fact.
The school district must teach a course
in which
[
that
] ten or more students indicate they will participate
[
in
] or that is required for a student to graduate. For a course
in which
[
that
] fewer than ten students indicate they will
participate [
in
], the district must
either teach the course
or
employ options described in Subchapter C of this chapter (relating
to Other Provisions) to provide the course and must maintain evidence that
it is employing those options. [
If the school district will not offer
the required courses every year, but intends to offer particular courses only
every other year, it must notify all enrolled students of that fact.
]
Subchapter B. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Beginning in 1997-1998, to receive a high school diploma, a student
]
must complete the requirements of the minimum high school program, as specified
in subsection (d) of this section; the recommended high school program, as
specified in §74.12 of this title (relating to Recommended High School
Program); or the distinguished achievement program, as specified in §74.13
of this title (relating to Distinguished Achievement Program -- Advanced High
School Program); as well as the testing requirements for graduation, as specified
in Chapter 101 of this title (relating to Assessment).
complete
] at
least 22 credits to
complete
[
receive
] a minimum high
school program [
diploma
]. Credit may be awarded without prior instruction
under Texas Education Code, §28.023 (Credit by Examination). College
Board
advanced placement
[
Advanced Placement
] and International
Baccalaureate courses may be substituted for requirements in appropriate areas.
A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following.
only
]); and
science
] course approved by the
SBOE
[
State Board of
Education (SBOE).
]
for science credit as found in Chapter 112 of
this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science).
(ROTC)
]; athletics; Dance I-IV; and two- or three-credit career and technology
work-based training courses.
(C)
(i)
(ii)
(I)
(II)
(iii)
(D)
] In accordance with local district
policy, a school district may award up to two credits for physical education
for appropriate private or commercially-sponsored physical activity programs
conducted on or off campus. The district must apply to the commissioner of
education for approval of such programs, which may be substituted for state
graduation credit in physical education. Such approval may be granted under
the following conditions.
intense
], professional, supervised training. The training facility, instructors,
and the activities involved in the program must be certified by the superintendent
to be of exceptional quality. Students qualifying and participating at this
level may be dismissed from school one hour per day. Students dismissed may
not miss any class other than physical education.
in
] Communication Applications, Speech Communication,
Public Speaking, Debate, or Oral Interpretation.
all
] courses in Chapter
126 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology
Applications)
: Computer Science I, Computer Science II, Desktop Publishing,
Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, or
Independent Study in Technology Applications
;
(ROTC)
] (one to four credits); or
to be eligible
] to satisfy state graduation requirements.
Any course credit required in this section that is not completed by the student
before he or she enrolls in a Texas school district may be satisfied through
the provisions of §74.23 of this title (relating to Correspondence Courses)
and §74.24 of this title (relating to Credit by Examination) or by completing
the course or courses according to the provisions of §74.26 of this title
(relating to the Award of Credit).
Notwithstanding the repeal of §75.151 of this
title (relating to High School Graduation Requirements), the
]
The
requirements for high school graduation for students who enrolled
in a high school program
during
[
on
] or before the 1997-1998
school year
shall
remain in effect as adopted by the State Board
of Education
.
[
(SBOE) to be effective June 21, 1984, and last
amended to be effective August 8, 1989.
]
(h)
The provisions of this section will apply
to students entering Grade 9 in the 1998-1999 school year and thereafter.
]
only
]).
in
] Fine Arts).
(ROTC)
]; athletics; Dance I-IV; and two- or three-credit career and technology
work-based training courses.
intense
], professional, supervised training. The training facility, instructors,
and the activities involved in the program must be certified by the superintendent
to be of exceptional quality. Students qualifying and participating at this
level may be dismissed from school one hour per day. Students dismissed may
not miss any class other than physical education.
all
] courses in Chapter
126 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology
Applications)
: Computer Science I, Computer Science II, Desktop Publishing,
Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, or
Independent Study in Technology Applications
;
in
] Communication Applications, Speech Communication,
Public Speaking, Debate, or Oral Interpretation.
(TEA)
] must meet recommended high school program
criteria in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, languages
other than English, health, fine arts, and technology applications.
(e)
The provisions of this section will apply
to students entering Grade 9 in the 1998-1999 school year and thereafter.
]
Beginning in the
1999-2000 school year, a
]
A
student
entering Grade 9
in the 1998-1999, 1999-2000, or 2000-2001 school years
who wishes to
complete an advanced high school program (called the distinguished achievement
program) and have the accomplishment recognized and distinguished on the academic
achievement record (transcript) must complete the following requirements.
only
]);
in
] Fine Arts).
(ROTC)
]; athletics; Dance I-IV; and two- or three-credit career and technology
work-based training courses.
intense
], professional, supervised training. The training facility, instructors,
and the activities involved in the program must be certified by the superintendent
to be of exceptional quality. Students qualifying and participating at this
level may be dismissed from school one hour per day. Students dismissed may
not miss any class other than physical education.
all
] courses in Chapter
126 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology
Applications)
: Computer Science I, Computer Science II, Desktop Publishing,
Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, or
Independent Study in Technology Applications
;
in
] Communication Applications, Speech Communication, Public
Speaking, Debate, or Oral Interpretation.
,
] courses from language arts, science, social studies, mathematics,
languages other than English, fine arts, or technology applications. Students
may choose all two and one-half credits from one of the disciplines, or they
may select courses among the listed disciplines.
Advanced Placement
] examination;
on
] courses that count for college credit,
including tech-prep programs.
(b)
Notwithstanding the repeal of subsections
(c)-(g) of this section, the requirements for high school graduation in the
advanced high school program and the advanced high school honors program remain
in effect until the end of the school year 1998-1999. This subsection expires
August 31, 1999.
]
(c)
The provisions of this section will apply
to students entering Grade 9 in the 1998-1999 school year and thereafter.
]
(a)
(b)
Subchapter C. OTHER PROVISIONS
the course
] must be The University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech
University, or another public institution of higher education approved by
the commissioner of education.
(2)
] The correspondence
and distance learning courses
[
course
] must include the essential
knowledge and skills as specified in §74.1 of this title (relating to
Essential Knowledge and Skills) for such a course.
course-level, grade-level standards of
] the
essential knowledge and skills
for each course.
[
curriculum.
]
(TEA)
] with on-site visits conducted as appropriate.
Subchapter D. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2001-2002
Chapter 76.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Chapter 129.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE