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 State Board of Education (SBOE) proposes an amendment
to §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 SBOE advertising for bids on instructional materials.
Texas Education Code (TEC), 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 2002.
In 1997, the SBOE adopted TEKS for the foundation and enrichment 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. In January 1998, the SBOE adopted 19 TAC §66.28 to implement
the TEC requirement that the SBOE, by rule, identify the TEKS that will be
used in evaluating textbooks. The initial reference was related to the TEKS
used to evaluate materials adopted in response to materials submitted for
consideration under Proclamation 1997. The rule has been updated annually
to adopt by reference subsequent proclamations and to delete outdated proclamations.
Proclamation 2002, approved by the SBOE at the May 2002 meeting, calls
for instructional materials in a variety of subjects in fine arts, Grades
1-12; languages other than English, Grades 1-12; American Sign Language; physical
education, Grades 1-12; and health education, Grades 1-12. The proposed amendment
to 19 TAC §66.28 would define, by rule, the TEKS to be used to evaluate
textbooks in these subjects as the TEKS contained in Proclamation 2002. The
proposed amendment adds language that adopts by reference the content requirements
in Proclamation 2002 and deletes language related to Proclamation 2000.
Ann Smisko, associate commissioner for curriculum, assessment, and technology,
has determined that for the first five-year period the amendment is in effect
there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result
of enforcing or administering the amendment.
Dr. Smisko has determined that for each year of the first five years the
amendment is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the section will be to comply with TEC, 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 amendment.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez,
Accountability Reporting and Research, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin,
Texas 78701, (512) 463-9701. Comments may also be submitted electronically
to
rules@tea.state.tx.us
or faxed to (512)
475-3499. All requests for a public hearing on the proposed amendment submitted
under the Administrative Procedure Act must be received by the commissioner
of education not more than 15 calendar days after notice of the proposal 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)
[
(b)
The sections titled "Content
Requirements" in the
2002 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 2002. A copy of the
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 April 17, 2003.
TRD-200302516
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Manager, Policy Planning
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 1, 2003
For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701
(a)
The sections titled "Content
Requirements" in the 2000 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 2000. A copy of the 2000 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.]
(b)
] The sections titled "Content
Requirements" in the
2001 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 2001. A copy of the
Part 7.
STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION