Part 1.
TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
Chapter 9.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IN PUBLIC TWO-YEAR COLLEGES
Subchapter H. PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC TWO-YEAR COLLEGES
19 TAC §9.147
(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repeal will not be published.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 Higher Education Coordinating Board or in the Texas Register office,
Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board proposes
the repeal of §9.147 concerning Partnerships between Secondary Schools
and Public Two-Year Colleges. Specifically this section is proposed for repeal
in order that new §§9.201 - 9.206 can be considered for adoption.
These proposed new sections are being published simultaneously in this issue
of the
Texas Register
.
Ms. Lynette Heckmann, Acting Assistant Commissioner, has determined that
there will not be any fiscal implications to state or local government as
a result of repealing the section.
Ms. Heckmann has also determined that there is no effect on small businesses.
There are no anticipated economic costs. There is no impact on local employment.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Lynette Heckmann, Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, or by email
to lynette.heckmann@THECB.state.tx.us. Comments will be accepted for 30 days
following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.
The repeal of this section is proposed under the Texas Education
Code, §61.853 and §61.858, which provide the Board with the authority
to adopt rules regarding Tech-Prep consortia and §61.027 provides the
Board with the authority to adopt rules to effectuate the provisions of Texas
Education Code, Chapter 61.
The repeal of this section affects Texas Education Code, §§61.851
- 61.858.
§9.147.Tech-Prep Education.
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 8, 2006.
TRD-200602526
Jan Greenberg
General Counsel
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Proposed date of adoption: July 20, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114
19 TAC §§9.201 - 9.206
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board proposes new §§9.201-
9.206 concerning Tech-Prep Programs and Consortia. Specifically, §§9.201
- 9.203 establish purpose, authority and general provisions for Tech-Prep
consortia; §9.204 outlines the state administration of Tech-Prep Programs
and Consortia; how the state is to administer Tech-Prep; §9.205 establishes
the responsibilities of the consortia; §9.206 establishes the criteria
for a statewide system to evaluate each consortium biennially, the process
for the evaluations, and any requisite action that results from the evaluations.
Ms. Lynette Heckmann, Acting Assistant Commissioner, has determined that
for each year of the first five years the sections are in effect, there will
not be any fiscal implications to state or local government as a result of
enforcing or administering the rules.
Ms. Heckmann has also determined that for each year of the first five years
the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering
the section will be an alignment of expectations for all 26 Tech-Prep consortia.
There is no effect on small businesses. There are no anticipated economic
costs to persons who are required to comply with the section as proposed.
There is no impact on local employment.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Lynette Heckmann, Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, or by email
to lynette.heckmann@thecb.state.tx.us. Comments will be accepted for 30 days
following publication of the proposal in the
Texas
Register
.
The amendments are proposed under the Texas Education Code, §61.853
and §61.858, which provide the Board with the authority to adopt rules
regarding Tech-Prep consortia and §61.027, which provides the Board with
the authority to adopt rules to effectuate the provisions of Texas Education
Code, Chapter 61.
The new rules affect Texas Education Code, §§61.851 - 61.858.
§9.201.Purpose.
This subchapter provides rules for the operation and evaluation of
Tech-Prep programs and consortia.
§9.202.Authority.
The Board is authorized to adopt policies, enact regulations, and establish
rules for the operation and oversight of Tech-Prep programs and consortia
under Texas Education Code, §§61.851- 61.858.
§9.203.General Provisions.
(a)
The State Board of Education, in its capacity as the Board
for Career and Technology Education, is the eligible agency responsible for
implementation and evaluation of all programs funded in Texas under the Carl
D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act (the Act), as amended, (20
USC 2301 et seq.) until such time as the Act amends the provision defining
the eligible agency.
(b)
The State Board of Education, in its capacity as the eligible
agency, has designated the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as the
administering agency responsible for the operation and supervision of that
section, part, or title of the Act referring to Tech-Prep Education.
(c)
An entity established after January 1, 2005, may not be
a Tech-Prep consortium unless the entity is established or otherwise formed
after that date as a result of an action taken under §9.206(f) of this
title (relating to Evaluation of Tech-Prep Programs and Consortia).
§9.204.State Administration of Tech-Prep.
(a)
The Board shall annually award Tech-Prep funds to eligible
consortia in accordance with the Act, as amended, the Texas Education Code
(Code), and these provisions.
(b)
Annual awards to eligible consortia shall be based upon
a formula which shall be adopted by the Board after a public hearing.
(c)
To be eligible for an award, an eligible consortium shall
submit an application and all supporting documentation on an annual basis
and in a manner and time frame determined by Board staff that documents and
ensures the progress of local consortium activities addressing the requirements
of the Act and the Code and enables the state to meet state goals, objectives,
and performance criteria.
(d)
Board staff shall evaluate local consortia according to
the performance measures and standards outlined under §9.206 of this
title (relating to Evaluation of Tech-Prep Programs and Consortia). Board
staff shall provide technical assistance to consortia that do not meet evaluation
standards or upon request by a consortium.
(e)
Board staff shall provide oversight of all Tech-Prep activities
and programs to ensure that funds provided for Tech-Prep education are expended
according to provisions of the Act and the Code.
§9.205.Consortium Responsibilities.
In accordance with the requirements of the grant, each consortium shall:
(1)
Create, evaluate, and maintain a long-term Strategic Continuous
Improvement Plan that addresses goals, objectives, activities, and evaluation
criteria supporting local, state, and federal goals and evaluation criteria;
(2)
Develop and implement local programs and activities, and
coordinate the expenditure of funds in accordance with guidelines determined
by the Act and the Code, as well as state and local goals and objectives;
(3)
Maintain the records on local activities and budgetary
expenditures to support evaluation criteria and participate in a scheduled,
systematic, evaluation program;
(4)
Provide reports on programs, activities, activity outcomes,
and budgetary expenditures in a manner and time as established by Board staff;
and
(5)
Ensure that every local school district and public college
and university in the consortium service area will have the opportunity to
develop Tech-Prep programs of study as defined by the Act and the Code.
§9.206.Evaluation of Tech-Prep Programs and Consortia.
(a)
The Board shall biennially evaluate each Tech-Prep consortium
to determine the success of the consortium's Tech-Prep programs and activities.
(b)
The performance measures and standards by which each consortium
shall be evaluated include the following:
(1)
Measure 1: The secondary participation rate. Standard 1:
The rate shall be at least the state average (based on data provided by the
Texas Education Agency) for the previous year and shall be increasing from
year-to-year.
(2)
Measure 2: The postsecondary participation rate. Standard
2: The rate shall be at least the state average (based on data provided by
the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) for the previous year and shall
be increasing from year-to-year.
(3)
Measure 3: The appropriate and timely expenditure of Tech-Prep
funds. Standard 3: The consortium shall have spent at least 95 percent of
its allocated funds during the previous year and not had any findings during
the fiscal desk review process.
(4)
Measure 4: Maintenance of detailed time distribution records
for staff paid from multiple sources of funds. Standard 4: Time distribution
records shall be completed for each consortium employee paid from multiple
funds on at least a monthly basis, and be an accurate reflection of the time-on-task
for consortium activities related to Tech-Prep. Monthly time sheets must be
on file at the consortium office for a minimum of three years.
(5)
Measure 5: Timely submission of accurate quarterly reports
to the Coordinating Board. Standard 5: Quarterly reports shall be submitted
by Coordinating Board due dates and include a response for each goal and objective
listed in that report.
(6)
Measure 6: Participation of consortia at state Tech-Prep
quarterly and called meetings. Standard 6: Attendance by at least one consortium
representative is required at all state Tech-Prep meetings.
(7)
Measure 7: Site visits to member institutions and public
schools. Standard 7: All consortium member institutions and public schools
shall receive at least two site visits each grant year from consortium staff.
Documentation of site visits shall be included as part of the final report
for the grant year to the Coordinating Board.
(c)
The Board shall provide each consortium with a written
report on the results of the evaluation. A consortium shall respond to any
finding of the failure to meet performance measures and standards within thirty
(30) days of the receipt of the report.
(d)
If a consortium fails to meet two or more of the performance
measures and standards established in this provision, Board staff shall conduct
a technical site visit. As part of the technical site visit, the consortium
shall provide to Board staff any additional documentation needed for a review
of the following activities:
(1)
Increasing secondary and/or postsecondary participation
rates;
(2)
Past and present marketing efforts to increase participation
rates;
(3)
Opportunities for professional development for teachers,
counselors, and administrators;
(4)
Career exploration activities for students;
(5)
Current articulation agreements between and among public
schools and institutions;
(6)
Current Strategic Continuous Improvement Plan as described
in §9.205(1) of this title (relating to Consortium Responsibilities);
(7)
Use of funds;
(8)
Support and opportunities for participation by member institutions
and public schools; and
(9)
Operation of the consortium within all the bylaws of the
organization. Compliance with all by-laws shall by certified by the consortium
governing board chair as part of the annual application to the Coordinating
Board.
(e)
Within thirty (30) days of the technical site visit, Board
staff shall provide a final evaluation of the consortium's programs and activities.
If a consortium fails to meet the standards set out in subsection (b) of this
section, Board staff shall provide assistance to the consortium governing
board in developing a revised Strategic Continuous Improvement Plan. The revised
Plan shall set requirements with reasonable deadlines for the purpose of assisting
the consortium in meeting required performance measures and standards established
in this provision.
(f)
Board staff shall monitor the consortium's performance
of the revised Plan for six (6) months. If the consortium fails to comply
with the requirements of the revised Plan, the Commissioner may determine
that a consortium shall be reorganized, consolidated, or abolished as follows:
(1)
If the consortium fails to improve its performance relating
to participation rates, the Commissioner may require the consortium to reorganize
or require the consolidation of the consortium with an existing, high-performing
consortium.
(2)
If the consortium fails to improve its performance for
appropriate and timely expenditure of Tech-Prep funds and maintenance of accurate
time distribution records, the Commissioner may require the consortium to
be abolished and a new consortium, or consortia, be established to serve the
area.
(3)
If the consortium fails to improve its performance for
operation within the organization's established bylaws, the Commissioner may
require the consortium to be abolished and a new consortium, or consortia,
be established to serve the area.
(g)
Not later than October 1 of each even-numbered year, the
Board shall report to each Tech-Prep consortium the results of all evaluations
and follow-up actions during the previous two years. The report shall include
the following:
(1)
Any failure of the consortium to meet the performance measures
and standards established in this provision;
(2)
The activities and achievements of the consortium in meeting
the performance measures and standards established in this provision;
(3)
Those areas in which the consortium has made improvement
in meeting the performance measures and standards established in this provision;
and
(4)
Any actions taken by Board staff.
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 8, 2006.
TRD-200602525
Jan Greenberg
General Counsel
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Proposed date of adoption: July 20, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114
Chapter 74.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
The State Board of Education (SBOE) proposes amendments to §§74.1,
74.3, 74.24, 74.28, 74.32, 74.43, 74.44, 74.52, 74.53, 74.54, 74.61, 74.63,
and 74.64 and new §74.34 concerning curriculum requirements. The rules
provide for curriculum requirements for school districts, outline graduation
requirements, and include other provisions that relate to curriculum requirements.
19 TAC Chapter 74 is organized as follows: Subchapter A, Required Curriculum;
Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements; Subchapter C, Other Provisions; Subchapter
D, Graduation Requirements, Beginning with School Year 2001-2002; Subchapter
E, Graduation Requirements, Beginning with School Year 2004-2005; and Subchapter
F, Graduation Requirements, Beginning with School Year 2007-2008.
The proposed amendments would incorporate changes in 19 TAC Chapter 74,
Subchapters A and C-F, to reflect legislation passed in 2005, an additional
science course option, and technical corrections, as follows.
During the regular 2005 legislative session, the 79th Texas Legislature
passed Senate Bill (SB) 42, which allows the SBOE to amend rules to include
a physical activity requirement for students in Grades 6-8. SB 42 specified
that the SBOE may choose (1) not to adopt rules for a physical activity requirement
for students in Grades 6-8; (2) to adopt rules that state specific time requirements
for physical activity in Grades 6-8; or (3) to adopt rules permitting some
flexibility at the district level for meeting this requirement. In adopting
rules for this requirement, SB 42 includes specific provisions the SBOE must
incorporate relative to how the physical activity requirement can be met and
permissible exemptions. SB 42 also adds language to the health curriculum
requirement to include emphasis on the importance of proper nutrition and
exercise. To incorporate these legislative changes, the SBOE proposes amendments
to 19 TAC §74.1 in Subchapter A and §74.32 in Subchapter C. Section
74.1(a)(2)(B) would be modified to add language relating to the importance
of proper nutrition and exercise in the health curriculum to match TEC, §28.002,
as amended by SB 42. Section 74.32 would be modified to add language requiring
a local school board to establish a policy that determines the extent to which
students enrolled in middle and junior high school settings are allowed to
meet physical activity requirements throughout the school year. The proposed
SBOE rule addresses how the physical activity requirement can be met and includes
permissible exemptions. The section title would also be revised to extend
the provisions to include Kindergarten-Grade 8.
The 79th Texas Legislature also passed House Bill (HB) 492 during the 2005
regular legislative session. HB 492 requires the SBOE to adopt rules relating
to personal finance education. Proposed new 19 TAC §74.34, Additional
Requirements for Economics Classes, Grades 9-12, would be added in Subchapter
C to satisfy this requirement. The proposed new rule would address the requirement
for a school district to incorporate instruction in personal financial literacy
into any course meeting a requirement for an economics credit, using materials
approved by the SBOE. The proposed new rule would establish the minimum elements
that must be included in personal financial literacy instruction. In consideration
of the fact that calendars and curriculum may already be established for the
upcoming school year, the proposal includes a provision for school districts
to request an extension from the commissioner of education in complying with
these new requirements for the 2006-2007 school year.
Proposed technical corrections include adding clarification to the languages
other than English requirement in §74.3(b)(2)(J) in Subchapter A and §§74.43(b)(6),
74.44(b)(6), 74.53(b)(6), 74.54(b)(6), 74.63(b)(6), and 74.64(b)(6) in Subchapters
D-F to allow for students who are at higher proficiency levels to meet the
graduation requirements by taking higher level language courses.
A proposed technical correction in Subchapter C would add language to 19
TAC §74.24(a)(1)-(2) to provide clarification that there are two uses
for credit by examination: (1) acceleration for each primary school grade
level and (2) course credit for secondary school academic subjects. This proposed
amendment would mirror language in the TEC. In addition, 19 TAC §74.24(b)
would be modified to clarify that all three delineated requirements must be
met for acceleration.
Also in Subchapter C, the proposed amendment in 19 TAC §74.28(h) would
require, rather than permit, school districts to provide parent education
programs for parents/guardians of students with dyslexia and related disorders.
Proposed technical corrections also include replacing the term "tech prep
articulated" with the correct term "advanced technical credit courses" and
adding "dual credit courses" in §§74.44(d)(3), 74.54(d)(3), and
74.64(d)(3) in Subchapters D-F that describe requirements for advanced measures
for the distinguished achievement program. Tech prep is a program of study,
not a course. The program may include dual credit or advanced technical credit
courses. This change would make the options clearer.
Other proposed amendments include minor technical edits in §§74.52(c),
74.53(c), and 74.54(c) in Subchapter E to correct the cross reference to elective
courses. Proposed amendments in §§74.53(b)(10)(D), 74.54(b)(10)(D),
74.63(b)(10)(D), and 74.64(b)(10)(D) in Subchapters E-F that describe requirements
to satisfy the technology applications credit for the recommended and distinguished
achievement program would delete redundant language regarding credit by examination.
This change would permit districts to measure proficiency in the technology
applications course in a variety of ways in addition to credit by examination.
Districts may continue; however, to use this option.
Finally, the proposed amendment to 19 TAC §74.61(i)(1)(B) in Subchapter
F would add engineering as an option for the fourth year of science beginning
with students entering Grade 9 in school year 2007 - 2008.
Susan Barnes, associate commissioner for standards and programs, has determined
that for the first five-year period the amendments and new rule are in effect
there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result
of enforcing or administering the amendments and new rule.
Dr. Barnes has determined that for each year of the first five years the
amendments and new rule are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a
result of enforcing the amendments and new rule would be to continue to provide
students with appropriate curricular choices as they complete their public
school education. School districts would need to notify students and parents
about any changes made. There will be no effect on small businesses. There
is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with
the amendments and new rule.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez,
Policy Coordination Division, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-1497. Comments may also be submitted
electronically to
rules@tea.state.tx.us
or
faxed to (512) 463-0028. All requests for a public hearing on the proposed
amendments and new rule 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
.
Subchapter A. REQUIRED CURRICULUM
19 TAC §74.1, §74.3
The amendments are proposed under the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4),
which authorizes the SBOE to establish curriculum and graduation requirements;
and §28.002, which authorizes the SBOE to by rule designate subjects
constituting a well-balanced curriculum and to require each district to provide
instruction in the essential knowledge and skills at appropriate grade levels.
The amendments implement the Texas Education Code, §§7.102(c)(4),
28.002, and 28.025.
§74.1.Essential Knowledge and Skills.
(a)
A school district that offers kindergarten through Grade
12 must offer the following as a required curriculum:
(1)
a foundation curriculum that includes:
(A)
English language arts;
(B)
mathematics;
(C)
science; and
(D)
social studies, consisting of Texas, United States and
world history, government, and geography; and
(2)
an enrichment curriculum that includes:
(A)
to the extent possible, languages other than English;
(B)
health
, with emphasis on the importance of proper
nutrition and exercise
;
(C)
physical education;
(D)
fine arts;
(E)
economics, with emphasis on the free enterprise system
and its benefits;
(F)
career and technology education; and
(G)
technology applications.
(b)
A school district must provide instruction in the essential
knowledge and skills of the appropriate grade levels in the foundation and
enrichment curriculum as specified in paragraphs (1)-(19) of this subsection.
A school district may add elements at its discretion but must not delete or
omit instruction in the foundation and enrichment curriculum specified in
subsection (a) of this section.
(1)
Chapter 110 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading);
(2)
Chapter 111 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics);
(3)
Chapter 112 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Science);
(4)
Chapter 113 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies);
(5)
Chapter 114 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Languages Other Than English);
(6)
Chapter 115 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Health Education);
(7)
Chapter 116 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education);
(8)
Chapter 117 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Fine Arts);
(9)
Chapter 118 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System
and Its Benefits);
(10)
Chapter 119 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Agricultural Science and Technology Education);
(11)
Chapter 120 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Business Education);
(12)
Chapter 121 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Health Science Technology Education);
(13)
Chapter 122 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Home Economics Education);
(14)
Chapter 123 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Technology Education/Industrial Technology Education);
(15)
Chapter 124 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Marketing Education);
(16)
Chapter 125 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Trade and Industrial Education);
(17)
Chapter 126 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications);
(18)
Chapter 127 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Career Orientation); and
(19)
Chapter 128 of this title (relating to Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Spanish Language Arts and English as a Second Language).
§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. Science courses shall include at least 40% hands-on laboratory
investigations and field work using appropriate scientific inquiry;
(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 Adventure/Outdoor Education; Aerobic Activities;
Individual Sports; or Team Sports;
(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 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;
(J)
languages other than English--Levels I, II, and III
or higher
of the same language;
(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 this chapter.
(4)
The school district must provide each student the opportunity
to participate in all courses listed in subsection (b)(2) of this section.
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. 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 ten or more
students indicate they will participate or that is required for a student
to graduate. For a course in which fewer than ten students indicate they will
participate, 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.
(c)
Courses in the foundation and enrichment curriculum in
Grades 6-12 must be provided in a manner that allows all grade promotion and
high school graduation requirements to be met in a timely manner. Nothing
in this chapter shall be construed to require a district to offer a specific
course in the foundation and enrichment curriculum except as required by this
subsection.
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 8, 2006.
TRD-200602534
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Policy Coordination
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 18, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §§74.24, 74.28, 74.32, 74.34
The amendments and new rule are proposed under the Texas Education
Code, §§7.102(c)(4), which authorizes the SBOE to establish curriculum
and graduation requirements; 28.002, which authorizes the SBOE to by rule
designate subjects constituting a well-balanced curriculum and to require
each district to provide instruction in the essential knowledge and skills
at appropriate grade levels; 28.002(l), which authorizes the SBOE to adopt
rules to include a physical activity requirement for students in Grades 6-8;
28.023, which authorizes the SBOE to establish guidelines for examinations
for acceleration for primary school grade levels and secondary school academic
subjects; and 38.003, which requires the SBOE to adopt rules relating to screening
and treatment for dyslexia and related disorders.
The amendments and new rule implement the Texas Education Code, §§7.102(c)(4),
28.002, 28.023, 28.025, and 38.003.
§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
for each primary school grade level
and for credit for secondary school academic subjects
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
for each primary school grade level or for credit for secondary school academic
subjects
. 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
[
(B)
a
[
(C)
the
[
(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.
§74.28.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 with on-site visits conducted as appropriate.
(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
shall
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§74.32.Physical Activity Programs for [
(a)
In accordance with Texas Education Code, §28.002,
all students enrolled in full-day kindergarten or Grades 1-6 in an elementary
school setting are required to participate in physical activity for a minimum
of either 30 minutes daily or 135 minutes weekly under the following conditions:
(1)
participation must be in a Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills (TEKS)-based physical education class or a TEKS-based structured activity;
and
(2)
each school district shall establish procedures for providing
the required physical activity that must consider the health-related education
needs of the student and the recommendations of the local health advisory
council.
(b)
A school district board of trustees or
charter school shall adopt a policy that determines the extent to which students
enrolled in middle and junior high school settings are allowed to meet physical
activity requirements throughout the school year, under Texas Education Code, §28.002(l).
School districts may permit an exemption for students participating in private
or commercially-sponsored physical activities including only those certified
by the superintendent to be of high quality and well supervised by appropriately
trained instructors. Students certified to participate at this level may not
be dismissed from any part of the regular school day. Under Texas Education
Code, §28.002, school districts must provide for an exemption for:
(1)
students identified in the categories specified
in paragraphs (2) and (3) under §74.31 of this title (relating to Health
Classifications for Physical Education); or
(2)
students participating in a TEKS-based
physical education class or a TEKS-based structured activity.
§74.34.Additional Requirements for Economics Classes, Grades 9-12.
(a)
A school district and an-open enrollment charter school
shall incorporate instruction in personal financial literacy into any course
meeting a requirement for an economics credit, using the materials approved
by the State Board of Education for this purpose in accordance with Texas
Education Code, §28.0021.
(b)
A school district may add elements at its discretion but
must include the following areas of instruction:
(1)
understanding interest and avoiding and eliminating credit
card debt;
(2)
understanding the rights and responsibilities of renting
or buying a home;
(3)
managing money to make the transition from renting a home
to home ownership;
(4)
starting a small business;
(5)
being a prudent investor in the stock market and using
other investment options;
(6)
beginning a savings program and planning for retirement;
(7)
bankruptcy;
(8)
the types of bank accounts available to consumers and the
benefits of maintaining a bank account;
(9)
balancing a checkbook;
(10)
the types of loans available to consumers and becoming
a low-risk borrower;
(11)
understanding insurance; and
(12)
charitable giving.
(c)
A school district or open-enrollment charter school may
apply to the commissioner of education for an extension in complying with
the requirements of this section for the 2006-2007 school year.
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 8, 2006.
TRD-200602535
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Policy Coordination
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 18, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §74.43, §74.44
The amendments are proposed under the Texas Education Code, §§7.102(c)(4),
which authorizes the SBOE to establish curriculum and graduation requirements;
28.002, which authorizes the SBOE to by rule designate subjects constituting
a well-balanced curriculum and to require each district to provide instruction
in the essential knowledge and skills at appropriate grade levels; 28.023,
which authorizes the SBOE to establish guidelines for examinations for acceleration
for primary school grade levels and secondary school academic subjects; and
28.025(a), which authorizes the SBOE to by rule determine curriculum requirements
for the minimum, recommended, and advanced high school programs that are consistent
with §28.002.
The amendment implements the Texas Education Code, §§7.102(c)(4),
28.002, 28.023, and 28.025(a).
§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
earned
must
be for any two levels
[
(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
earned
must
be for any three levels
[
(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
, advanced technical credit
courses, and dual credit courses
[
(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 8, 2006.
TRD-200602536
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Policy Coordination
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 18, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §§74.52, 74.53, 74.54
The amendments are proposed under the Texas Education Code, §§7.102(c)(4),
which authorizes the SBOE to establish curriculum and graduation requirements;
28.002, which authorizes the SBOE to by rule designate subjects constituting
a well-balanced curriculum and to require each district to provide instruction
in the essential knowledge and skills at appropriate grade levels; 28.023,
which authorizes the SBOE to establish guidelines for examinations for acceleration
for primary school grade levels and secondary school academic subjects; and
28.025(a), which authorizes the SBOE to by rule determine curriculum requirements
for the minimum, recommended, and advanced high school programs that are consistent
with §28.002.
The amendment implements the Texas Education Code, §§7.102(c)(4),
28.002, 28.023, and 28.025(a).
§74.52.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.
(c)
Elective Courses--five and one-half credits. The credits
must be selected from the list of courses specified in §74.51
(g)
[
§74.53.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
earned
must
be for any two levels
[
(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, or state-approved technology applications innovative courses;
(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;
(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; or
(D)
the completion of three credits (for students participating
in a coherent sequence of career and technology courses or who are enrolled
in a Tech Prep high school plan of study) consisting of two or more state-approved
career and technology courses in Chapters 119-125 and 127 of this title. Districts
shall ensure that career and technology courses, including innovative courses,
in a coherent sequence used to meet the technology applications credit are
appropriate to collectively teach the knowledge and skills found in any of
the approved courses listed in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph.
Students pursuing the technology applications option described in this subparagraph
must demonstrate proficiency in technology applications prior to the beginning
of Grade 11 [
(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 §74.51
(g)
[
(d)
Substitutions. No substitutions are allowed in the Recommended
High School Program, except as specified in this chapter.
§74.54.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
earned
must
be for any three levels
[
(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, or state-approved technology applications innovative courses;
(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;
(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; or
(D)
the completion of three credits (for students participating
in a coherent sequence of career and technology courses or who are enrolled
in a Tech Prep high school plan of study) consisting of two or more state-approved
career and technology courses in Chapters 119-125 and 127 of this title. Districts
shall ensure that career and technology courses, including innovative courses,
in a coherent sequence used to meet the technology applications credit are
appropriate to collectively teach the knowledge and skills found in any of
the approved courses listed in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph.
Students pursuing the technology applications option described in this subparagraph
must demonstrate proficiency in technology applications prior to the beginning
of Grade 11 [
(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 §74.51
(g)
[
(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
, advanced technical credit
courses, and dual credit courses
[
(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 8, 2006.
TRD-200602537
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Policy Coordination
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 18, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §§74.61, 74.63, 74.64
The amendments are proposed under the Texas Education Code, §§7.102(c)(4),
which authorizes the SBOE to establish curriculum and graduation requirements;
28.002, which authorizes the SBOE to by rule designate subjects constituting
a well-balanced curriculum and to require each district to provide instruction
in the essential knowledge and skills at appropriate grade levels; 28.023,
which authorizes the SBOE to establish guidelines for examinations for acceleration
for primary school grade levels and secondary school academic subjects; and
28.025(a), which authorizes the SBOE to by rule determine curriculum requirements
for the minimum, recommended, and advanced high school programs that are consistent
with §28.002.
The amendment implements the Texas Education Code, §§7.102(c)(4),
28.002, 28.023, and 28.025(a).
§74.61.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)
A student entering Grade 9 in the 2007-2008 school year
and thereafter shall enroll in the courses necessary to complete the curriculum
requirements for the recommended high school program specified in §74.63
of this title (relating to Recommended High School Program) or the advanced
program specified in §74.64 of this title (relating to Distinguished
Achievement High School Program--Advanced High School Program) unless the
student, the student's parent or other persons standing in parental relation
to the student, and a school counselor or school administrator agree that
the student should be permitted to take courses under the minimum high school
program specified in §74.62 of this title (relating to Minimum High School
Program).
(d)
To receive a high school diploma, a student entering Grade
9 in the 2007-2008 school year and thereafter must complete the following:
(1)
in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, requirements
of the minimum high school program specified in §74.62, the recommended
high school program specified in §74.63, or the advanced program specified
in §74.64; and
(2)
testing requirements for graduation as specified in Chapter
101 of this title (relating to Assessment).
(e)
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.
(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 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).
(g)
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.
(h)
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.
(i)
In addition to the requirements of this subchapter, a student
entering Grade 9 in the 2007-2008 school year is required to demonstrate proficiency
in science by earning four science credits to complete the recommended high
school program or the distinguished achievement high school program, as specified
in this subsection.
(1)
One credit must be a biology credit (Biology, Advanced
Placement (AP) Biology, or International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology). Students
must choose two credits from subparagraph (A) and one credit from subparagraph
(B) of this paragraph to complete the four-year science requirement.
(A)
In addition to a biology course, a student must select
two credits from the following areas. Not more than one credit may be chosen
from each of the areas to satisfy this requirement.
(i)
Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC);
(ii)
Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
(iii)
Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB
Physics.
(B)
After successful completion of a biology course and two
credits from IPC, a chemistry course, and/or a physics course, a student may
select the fourth required credit from any of the following courses.
(i)
Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography (GMO);
(ii)
Environmental Systems;
(iii)
Aquatic Science;
(iv)
Astronomy;
(v)
Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems;
(vi)
AP/IB Biology;
(vii)
Chemistry;
(viii)
AP/IB Chemistry;
(ix)
Physics;
(x)
AP/IB Physics;
(xi)
AP Environmental Science;
(xii)
IB Environmental Systems;
(xiii)
Scientific Research and Design; [
(xiv)
Principles of Technology I
; and
[
(xv)
Engineering.
(2)
Under this subsection, a student is required to demonstrate
proficiency in elective courses by earning two and one-half credits to complete
the recommended high school program or one and one-half credits to complete
the distinguished achievement high school program.
(3)
This subsection does not apply to any student who completes
all course requirements for high school graduation on or before September
1, 2010.
(4)
This subsection expires on September 1, 2007, unless the
State Board of Education, on or prior to August 1, 2007, determines that sufficient
funding has been appropriated by the legislature to implement this subsection.
§74.63.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
earned
must
be for any two levels
[
(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, or state-approved technology applications innovative courses;
(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;
(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; or
(D)
the completion of three credits (for students participating
in a coherent sequence of career and technology courses or who are enrolled
in a Tech Prep high school plan of study) consisting of two or more state-approved
career and technology courses in Chapters 119-125 and 127 of this title. Districts
shall ensure that career and technology courses, including innovative courses,
in a coherent sequence used to meet the technology applications credit are
appropriate to collectively teach the knowledge and skills found in any of
the approved courses listed in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph.
Students pursuing the technology applications option described in this subparagraph
must demonstrate proficiency in technology applications prior to the beginning
of Grade 11 [
(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 §74.61(g) 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.
§74.64.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
earned
must
be for any three levels
[
(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, or state-approved technology applications innovative courses;
(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;
(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; or
(D)
the completion of three credits (for students participating
in a coherent sequence of career and technology courses or who are enrolled
in a Tech Prep high school plan of study) consisting of two or more state-approved
career and technology courses in Chapters 119-125 and 127 of this title. Districts
shall ensure that career and technology courses, including innovative courses,
in a coherent sequence used to meet the technology applications credit are
appropriate to collectively teach the knowledge and skills found in any of
the approved courses listed in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph.
Students pursuing the technology applications option described in this subparagraph
must demonstrate proficiency in technology applications prior to the beginning
of Grade 11 [
(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 §74.61(g) 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
, advanced technical credit
courses, and dual credit courses
[
(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 8, 2006.
TRD-200602538
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Policy Coordination
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: June 18, 2006
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Subchapter CC. COMMISSIONER'S RULES CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF TESTING PROGRAM
Subchapter K. TECH-PREP PROGRAMS AND CONSORTIA
Part 2.
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
Subchapter C. OTHER PROVISIONS
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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
;
[
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]
A
] school district representative
recommends that the student be accelerated
; and
[
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The
] student's parent or guardian
gives written approval for the acceleration.
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.
Elementary School ] Students in Kindergarten-Grade 8 .
Subchapter D. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2001 - 2002
consist of Level
I and Level II
] in the same language.
consist of Level
I, Level II, and Level III
] in the same language.
and tech-prep articulated college
courses
] with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
Subchapter E. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2004 - 2005
(f)
] of this title (relating to High School Graduation
Requirements).
consist of Level
I and Level II
] in the same language.
through credit by examination as described in §74.24
of this title (relating to Credit by Examination)
] .
(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.
consist of Level
I, Level II, and Level III
] in the same language.
through credit by examination as described in §74.24
of this title (relating to Credit by Examination)
] .
(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.
and tech-prep articulated college
courses
] with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
Subchapter F. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2007 - 2008
and
]
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]
consist of Level
I and Level II
] in the same language.
through credit by examination as described in §74.24
of this title (relating to Credit by Examination)
] .
consist of Level
I, Level II, and Level III
] in the same language.
through credit by examination as described in §74.24
of this title (relating to Credit by Examination)
] .
and tech-prep articulated college
courses
] with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
Chapter 101.
ASSESSMENT