TITLE 19.EDUCATION

Part 2. TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Chapter 66. STATE ADOPTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Subchapter B. STATE ADOPTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

19 TAC §66.28

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts an amendment to 19 TAC §66.28, concerning the identification of the essential knowledge and skills that will be used in evaluating textbooks without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 2521) and will not be republished. The section specifies the essential knowledge and skills used to evaluate instructional materials submitted under proclamations of the State Board of Education (SBOE) advertising for bids on instructional materials. Texas Education Code, Chapter 28, requires that the SBOE, by rule, identify the Texas essential knowledge and skills (TEKS) that will be used in evaluating textbooks. The adopted amendment to §66.28 adopts by reference the specifications for the TEKS used to evaluate instructional materials submitted under the call of Proclamation 1999.

In July 1997, the SBOE adopted TEKS for the foundation curriculum. The adopted TEKS do not, however, specify which of the TEKS are to be used in the individual subject areas for which instructional materials will be adopted. Proclamation 1999, approved by the SBOE in May 1999, calls for instructional materials for Science (English or Spanish), Grade 6, and Science, Grades 7-8, and the following high school courses: Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Environmental Systems, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry, AP Physics B, AP Physics C, AP Environmental Science, International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry, IB Physics, and IB Environmental Systems. The adopted amendment to §66.28 defines, by rule, the TEKS to be used to evaluate textbooks in these subjects as the TEKS contained in Proclamation 1999.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Texas Education Code, §28.002, which authorizes the State Board of Education to identify the essential knowledge and skills.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 22, 2000.

TRD-200003549

Criss Cloudt

Associate Commissioner, Policy Planning and Research

Texas Education Agency

Effective date: September 1, 2000

Proposal publication date: March 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701


Part 7. STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION

Chapter 230. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts an amendment to §230.5 and the repeal of §230.6, concerning Subchapter A. Assessment of Educators; amendments to §§230.306, 230.308, 230.313, 230.314 and 230.319, concerning Subchapter J. Certification Requirements for Educators Other than Classroom Teachers and Educational Aides; an amendment to §230.481, concerning Subchapter P. Requirements for Standard Certificates and Specialized Assignments or Programs and an amendment to §230.506, concerning Subchapter Q. Permits, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 2522) and will not be republished.

The amendments and repeal will delete a requirement that candidates for certification be enrolled in their last semester of preparation as a condition to register for certification examinations. The amendments will also eliminate the Texas Examination of Current Administrators and Teachers (TECAT). Regarding amendments to Subchapter J, adopted amendments to be effective September 1, 2000, will delete current requirements for assistant principal, mid-management administrator, and superintendent certificates, and adopted amendments to be effective September 2001, will eliminate the current supervisor, special education supervisor, vocational supervisor, visiting teacher, and special education visiting teacher certificates.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rules.

Subchapter A. ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATORS

19 TAC §230.5

The amendment is adopted under the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.041(b)(2) and (4), 21.042, 21.044, 21.045, 21.048 and 21.050. The amendment is also adopted under §21.045, which requires the State Board for Educator Certification to propose rules establishing standards to govern the continuing accountability of all educator preparation programs.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 18, 2000.

TRD-200003454

Pamela B. Tackett

Executive Director

State Board for Educator Certification

Effective date: June 7, 2000

Proposal publication date: March 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011


19 TAC §230.6

The repeal is adopted under the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.041(b)(2) and (4), 21.042, 21.044, 21.045, 21.048 and 21.050. The repeal is also adopted under the Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.045, which requires the State Board for Educator Certification to propose rules establishing standards to govern the continuing accountability of all educator preparation programs.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 18, 2000.

TRD-200003455

Pamela B. Tackett

Executive Director

State Board for Educator Certification

Effective date: June 7, 2000

Proposal publication date: March 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011


Subchapter J. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATORS OTHER THAN CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONAL AIDES

19 TAC §§230.306, 230.308, 230.313, 230.314, 230.319

The amendments are adopted under the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.041(b)(2)-(4) and §21.042, which require the State Board for Educator Certification to adopt rules establishing standards to govern the continuing accountability of all educator preparation programs.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 18, 2000.

TRD-200003456

Pamela B. Tackett

Executive Director

State Board for Educator Certification

Effective date: June 7, 2000

Proposal publication date: March 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011


Subchapter P. REQUIREMENTS FOR STANDARD CERTIFICATES AND SPECIALIZED ASSIGNMENTS OR PROGRAMS

19 TAC §230.481

The amendment is adopted under the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.041(b)(2) and (4), 21.042, 21.044, 21.045, 21.048 and 21.050. The amendment is also adopted under §21.045, which require the State Board for Educator Certification to propose rules that establish the academic, internship, and examination requirements for all candidates for certification as well as the classes of certificates offered.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 18, 2000.

TRD-200003457

Pamela B. Tackett

Executive Director

State Board for Educator Certification

Effective date: June 7, 2000

Proposal publication date: March 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011


Subchapter Q. PERMITS

19 TAC §230.506

The amendment is adopted under the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.041(b)(2) and (4), 21.042, 21.044, 21.045, 21.048 and 21.050. The amendment is also adopted under §21.045, which requires the State Board for Educator Certification to propose rules establishing standards to govern the continuing accountability of all educator preparation programs.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 18, 2000.

TRD-200003458

Pamela B. Tackett

Executive Director

State Board for Educator Certification

Effective date: June 7, 2000

Proposal publication date: March 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011


Chapter 232. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL CERTIFICATES ISSUED

Subchapter R. CERTIFICATE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

19 TAC §232.830, §232.851

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts an amendment to §232.830 and new §232.851, concerning Subchapter R. Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 2524) and will not be republished.

The amendments and new section relate to continuing professional education requirements for educational aides, master reading teachers, librarians, counselors and educational diagnosticians.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rules.

The amendment and new section are adopted pursuant to Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.041(b)(4) and (9) and 21.042 which require the State Board for Educator Certification to specify requirements for the renewal of an educator certificate, and TEC §21.045 which requires the Board to identify courses and programs that fulfill educators' continuing education requirements.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 18, 2000.

TRD-200003459

Pamela B. Tackett

Executive Director

State Board for Educator Certification

Effective date: June 7, 2000

Proposal publication date: March 24, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011


Chapter 249. DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS, SANCTIONS, AND CONTESTED CASES INCLUDING ENFORCEMENT OF THE EDUCATOR'S CODE OF ETHICS

Subchapter F. ENFORCEMENT OF THE EDUCATOR'S CODE OF ETHICS

19 TAC §§249.46-249.52, 249.54, 249.55

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts amendments to §§249.46-249.52, 249.54 and 249.55, concerning Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions and Contested Cases Including Enforcement of the Educator's Code of Ethics, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 24, 2000, issue of the Texas Register (25 TexReg 2525) and will not be republished.

The amendments are proposed to enhance administrative efficiency and maximize agency resources in handling code of ethics cases.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the rules.

The amendments are adopted under the Texas Education Code (TEC) §21.041(b)(8) and §21.042.

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 18, 2000.

TRD-200003460

Pamela B. Tackett

Executive Director

State Board for Educator Certification

Earliest possible date of adoption: June 7, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011