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) proposes an amendment to
19 TAC §66.28, concerning the identification of the essential knowledge
and skills that will be used in evaluating textbooks. 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 proposed amendment to §66.28
would adopt 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 proposed amendment
to §66.28 would define, by rule, the TEKS to be used to evaluate textbooks
in these subjects as the TEKS contained in Proclamation 1999.
Arturo Almendarez, Deputy Commissioner for Programs and Instruction, has
determined that for the first five-year period the section is in effect there
will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of
enforcing or administering the section.
Mr. Almendarez and Criss Cloudt, Associate Commissioner for Policy Planning
and Research, have determined that for each year of the first five years the
section is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the section will be to comply with Texas Education Code, Chapter 28, and to
ensure that students throughout the state have access to quality instructional
materials. There will not be an effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated
economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the section 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 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 amendment is proposed under the Texas Education Code, §28.002,
which authorizes the State Board of Education to identify the essential knowledge
and skills.
The proposed amendment implements the Texas Education Code, §28.002.
§66.28.Adoption by Reference.
(a)
The sections titled "Content Requirements" in the
(b)
The sections titled "Content Requirements" in the
(c)
The sections titled "Content Requirements"
in the
1999 Proclamation of the State Board of Education
Advertising for Bids on Instructional Materials
are adopted by this
reference as the State Board of Education's official rule governing essential
knowledge and skills that shall be used to evaluate instructional materials
submitted for consideration under Proclamation 1999. A copy of the
1999 Proclamation of the State Board of Education Advertising for Bids on
Instructional Materials
is available for examination during regular
office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays,
at the Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701.
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 March 13, 2000.
TRD-200001899
Criss Cloudt
Associate Commissioner, Policy Planning and Research
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 23, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701
Chapter 230.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes 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. The proposed 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 proposed amendments
will also eliminate the Texas Examination of Current Administrators and Teachers
(TECAT). Regarding amendments to Subchapter J, proposed amendments to be effective
September 1, 2000, will delete current requirements for assistant principal,
mid-management administrator, and superintendent certificates, and proposed
amendments to be effective September 2001, will eliminate the current supervisor,
special education supervisor, vocational supervisor, visiting teacher, and
special education visiting teacher certificates.
Barry Alaimo, Staff Services Officer, SBEC, has determined that for the
first five-year period the rules are in effect there will be no fiscal implications
for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the
rules.
Mr. Alaimo also has determined that for the first five years the rules
are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the
rules will be to clarify and strengthen certification standards and certification
rules are simplified and clarified for educators. There will be no effect
on state and local government or small businesses. There are no anticipated
economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the rules as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dan Junell, State Board for
Educator Certification, 1001 Trinity Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2603.
Subchapter A. ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATORS
19 TAC §230.5
The amendment is proposed 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
proposed 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.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed rule.
§230.5. Educator Assessment.
(a)
(No change.)
(b)
[
(c)
Entities delivering educator preparation programs
shall determine the readiness of their candidates to take the appropriate
certification examinations required by subsection (b) of this section.
[
(d)
Anyone with a Texas certificate effective before February
1, 1986, must pass [
(e) - (i)
(No change.)
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 March 13, 2000.
TRD-200001887
Pamela B. Tackett
Executive Director
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 23, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011
19 TAC §230.6
(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 State Board for Educator Certification or in the Texas Register office,
Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)
The repeal is proposed 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 proposed 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.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed rule.
§230.6. Effective Date.
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 March 13, 2000.
TRD-200001888
Pamela B. Tackett
Executive Director
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 23, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011
19 TAC §§230.306, 230.308, 230.313, 230.314, 230.319
The amendments are proposed under the Texas Education Code
(TEC), §§21.041(b)(2)-(4) and §21.042, which require the State
Board for Educator Certification to propose rules establishing standards to
govern the continuing accountability of all educator preparation programs.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed rules.
§230.306. Supervisor.
These specific requirements are applicable in addition to the undergraduate
criteria outlined in Subchapter G of this chapter (relating to Certification
Requirements for Classroom Teachers).
(1) - (3)
(No change.)
(4)
The provisions of this
section expire on September 1, 2001.
§230.308. Visiting Teacher.
These specific requirements are applicable in addition to the undergraduate
criteria outlined in Subchapter G of this chapter (relating to Certification
Requirements for Classroom Teachers).
(1) - (3)
(No change.)
(4)
The provisions of this
section expire on September 1, 2001.
§230.313. Special Education Supervisor.
(a) - (b)
(No change.)
(c)
The provisions of this section
expire on September 1, 2001.
§230.314. Special Education Visiting Teacher.
(a) - (b)
(No change.)
(c)
The provisions of this section
expire on September 1, 2001.
§230.319. Certification Standards for Vocational Education Supportive Professional Personnel.
(a)
(No change.)
(b)
Vocational supervisor (administrator) certificate.
(1) - (3)
(No change.)
(4)
The provisions of this
subsection expire on September 1, 2001.
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 March 13, 2000.
TRD-200001889
Pamela B. Tackett
Executive Director
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 23, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011
19 TAC §230.481
The amendment is proposed 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
proposed 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.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed rule.
§230.481. General Provisions.
(a)
(No change.)
(b)
Standard vocational certificates based on experience and
preparation in a skill area shall require:
(1)
preparation and experience in a skill area and, for certain
vocational certificates, completion of a bachelor's degree;
and
(2)
recommendation by an educator preparation program
approved to offer professional development courses required for vocational
certification[
[
satisfactory performance
on the test prescribed by the SBEC under §230.5 of this title.]
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 March 13, 2000.
TRD-200001890
Pamela B. Tackett
Executive Director
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 23, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011
19 TAC §230.506
The amendment is proposed 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
proposed 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.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed rule.
§230.506. Renewal Requirements.
(a)
(No change.)
(b)
Renewal procedures.
(1)
Before an emergency permit for a noncertified individual
is renewed for the first time, the superintendent or designee or authorized
representative must verify that[
[
a noncertified teacher[
[(B)
a noncertified teacher serving in a
career and technology assignment requiring skill and experience in the areas
taught has passed the Texas Examination of Current Administrators and Teachers
(TECAT) or has satisfied the admission requirements of an educator preparation
program in the areas of reading and oral and written communication skills.]
(2) - (3)
(No change.)
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 March 13, 2000.
TRD-200001891
Pamela B. Tackett
Executive Director
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 23, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011
Subchapter R. CERTIFICATE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
19 TAC §232.830, §232.851
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes
an amendment to §232.830 and new §232.851, concerning Subchapter
R. Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements.
The amendments and new section relate to continuing professional education
requirements for educational aides, master reading teachers, librarians, counselors
and educational diagnosticians.
Barry Alaimo, Staff Services Officer, SBEC, has determined that for the
first five-year period the rules are in effect there will be no fiscal implications
for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the
rules.
Mr. Alaimo also has determined that for the first five years the rules
are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the
rules will be to clarify current rules. There will be no effect on state and
local government or small businesses. There are no anticipated economic costs
to persons who are required to comply with the rules as proposed.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dan Junell, State Board for
Educator Certification, 1001 Trinity Street, Austin, Texas 78701-2603.
The amendment and new section are proposed 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.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposed rules.
§232.830. Requirements for Certificate Renewal.
(a)
(No change.)
(b)
To be eligible for renewal, an educator must:
(1) - (2)
(No change.)
(3)
not be a
respondent
[
(4) - (7)
(No change.)
(c) - (d)
(No change.)
§232.851. Number of Required Continuing Professional Education Hours by Classes of Certificates.
(a)
Holders of the Standard Superintendent Certificate must
complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional education every five years.
Specific requirements are contained in §242.30 of this title (relating
to Requirements for Continuing Education and the Renewal of the Standard Superintendent
Certificate).
(b)
Holders of the Standard Principal Certificate must complete
200 clock hours of continuing professional education every five years. Specific
requirements are contained in §241.30 of this title (relating to Requirements
to Renew the Standard Principal Certificate).
(c)
Holders of the Standard School Counselor Certificate must
complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional education every five years.
(d)
Holders of the Standard Learning Resources Specialist
Certificate must complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional education
every five years.
(e)
Holders of the Standard Educational Diagnostician Certificate
must complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional education every five
years.
(f)
Holders of the Standard Master Teacher Certificate must
complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional education every five years.
(g)
Holders of the Standard Classroom Teacher Certificate
must complete 150 clock hours of continuing professional education every five
years. Specific requirements are contained in §232.850 of this title
(relating to Number and Content of Required Continuing Professional Education
Hours).
(h)
Holders of the Standard Educational Aide Certificate are
exempt from the provisions of §232.850 of this title (relating to Number
and Content of Required Continuing Professional Education Hours).
(i)
Holders of Professional Certificates issued prior to September
1, 1999, who opt in to the Standard Certificate pursuant to §232.810
of this chapter (relating to Voluntary Renewal of Current Texas Educators)
must complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional education every five
years.
(j)
Holders of Provisional Certificates issued prior to September
1, 1999, who opt into the Standard Certificate pursuant to §232.810 of
this chapter must complete 150 clock hours of continuing professional education
every five years.
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 March 13, 2000.
TRD-200001892
Pamela B. Tackett
Executive Director
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 23, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 469-3011
Subchapter F. ENFORCEMENT OF THE EDUCATOR'S CODE OF ETHICS
Part 7.
STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
Anyone seeking certification as a teacher or an
administrator must pass examinations prescribed by the SBEC. The effective
dates of this requirement are February 1, 1986, for teachers, and February
1, 1987, for administrators.
] Anyone seeking certification as
an educator
[
a teacher must
] take examinations required by
the Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.048,
and the State Board for
Educator Certification.
[
except a person seeking certification
as a vocational teacher based on experience and preparation. Anyone seeking
certification as a vocational teacher based on experience and preparation
must pass a basic skills examination approved by the SBEC.
]
Anyone seeking certification as a teacher or an administrator in Texas
for the first time based upon completion of an approved teacher or administrator
preparation program in Texas may take examinations under the provisions of
subsection (b) of this section during the last term of the person's preparation
program or during the spring term if the last term is in the summer.
]
reading and writing
] examinations prescribed
by the SBEC to be eligible for continued certification
, unless the individual
has passed the TECAT.
[
, unless a person has passed an alternative
examination approved by the SBEC and administered by a school district or
has passed an examination required by subsection (b) of this section.
]
Subchapter J. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATORS OTHER THAN CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONAL AIDES
Subchapter P. REQUIREMENTS FOR STANDARD CERTIFICATES AND SPECIALIZED ASSIGNMENTS OR PROGRAMS
; and
].
(3)
Subchapter Q. PERMITS
:
]
(A)
]
, except one
serving in a career and technology assignment requiring skill and experience
in the areas taught,
] has satisfied the admission requirements of an
educator preparation program in the areas of reading,
oral and
written communication
,
and mathematics [
;and
].
Chapter 232.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL CERTIFICATES ISSUED
defendant
]
in a [
formal
] disciplinary
proceeding
[
action
]
under Chapter 249 of this title (relating to Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions,
and Contested Cases, Including Enforcement of the Educator's Code of Ethics)
[
, which commences when notice of the filing of a petition is
mailed by the board pursuant to Chapters 137 and 157 of this title (relating
to Professional Educator Preparation and Certification and Hearings and Appeals)
];
Chapter 249.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS, SANCTIONS, AND CONTESTED CASES INCLUDING ENFORCEMENT OF THE EDUCATOR'S CODE OF ETHICS