Part 7.
STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
Chapter 230.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION
Subchapter G. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS
19 TAC §§230.191, 230.193 - 230.196, 230.198, 230.199
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts
amendments to §§230.191, 230.193 - 230.196, 230.198, and 230.199,
relating to certification requirement for classroom teachers. The amendments
are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the March
31, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31
TexReg 2782) and will not be republished.
The sections establish provisions relating to preparation required in all
programs (§230.191); teacher certificate--secondary (§230.193);
teacher certificate--all-level (§230.194); special education certificates
(§230.195); vocational agriculture certificates (§230.196); vocational
marketing education certificates (§230.198); and endorsements (§230.199).
The adopted amendments provide for the SBEC to cease issuing certain ExCET-based
certificates on September 1, 2007. The superseded certificates will remain
valid and SBEC will not require educators who hold one of these certificates
to obtain the corresponding new certificate. The amendments will allow for
an overlap of the superseded certificates and corresponding certification
exams.
With the exception of technical edits, the adopted amendments reflect rule
actions adopted by the SBEC in 2005. Specifically, the adopted amendments
accomplish the following.
In §230.191, language is added to subsections (c)(2)(A)(v), (c)(2)(B)(iii),
and (f) to allow provisions for the ExCET-based secondary Grades 6-12 certificates
and all level prekindergarten-Grade 12 certificates to expire on September
1, 2007. Additional non-substantive, technical edits are also made to this
section.
In §230.193, language is modified in subsection (d) to allow provisions
relating to art, dance, journalism, speech communications, and theatre arts
to expire on September 1, 2007, and provisions relating to business and other
languages to expire on September 1, 2008.
In §230.194, language is added in subsection (c) to allow provisions
relating to art, speech communications-theatre arts, and theatre arts to expire
on September 1, 2007.
In §230.195, language is added in subsection (c) to allow provisions
of the section to expire on September 1, 2007. Additional non-substantive,
technical edits are also made to this section.
In §230.196, language is added in subsection (g) to allow provisions
of the section to expire on September 1, 2007. Additional non-substantive,
technical edits are also made to this section.
In §230.198, language is added in subsection (f) to allow provisions
of the section to expire on September 1, 2007. Additional non-substantive,
technical edits are also made to this section.
In §230.199, language is added in subsection (c)(4)(D) to allow provisions
relating to endorsements for the visually handicapped delivery system area
to expire on September 1, 2007. Additional non-substantive, technical edits
are also made to this section.
The amendments are adopted in conjunction with adopted amendments to rules
in Subchapter P, Requirements for Standard Certificates and Specialized Assignments
or Programs, of this chapter and adopted amendments in 19 TAC Chapter 233,
Categories of Classroom Teaching Certificates.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under the Texas Education Code sections: §21.031(a),
which vests the SBEC with the authority to regulate and oversee all aspects
of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public
school educators; §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to adopt rules
that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration
of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2),
which requires the SBEC to specify the classes of certificates to be issued;
and §21.041(b)(3), which requires the SBEC to specify the period for
which each class of educator certificate is valid.
The adopted amendments implement Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1), (2), and (3).
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on May 15, 2006.
TRD-200602733
Raymond Glynn
Deputy Associate Commissioner, Educator Certification and Standards
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: June 4, 2006
Proposal publication date: March 31, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §§230.482 - 230.484
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts
amendments to §§230.482 - 230.484, relating to requirements for
standard certificates and specialized assignments or programs. The amendments
are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the March
31, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31
TexReg 2787) and will not be republished.
The sections establish provisions relating to specific requirements for
standard certificates and endorsements (§230.482); specific requirements
for standard career and technology certificates based on experience and preparation
(§230.483); and eligibility requirements for specialized assignments
or programs (§230.484). The adopted amendments provide for the SBEC to
cease issuing certain ExCET-based certificates on September 1, 2007. The superseded
certificates will remain valid and SBEC will not require educators who hold
one of these certificates to obtain the corresponding new certificate. The
amendments will allow for an overlap of the superseded certificates and corresponding
certification exams.
With the exception of technical edits, the adopted amendments reflect rule
actions adopted by the SBEC in 2005. Specifically, the adopted amendments
accomplish the following.
In §230.482, language is added in subsection (e) to establish that
the provisions of subsection (a)(2), (3), and (4), and subsections (b) and
(c) of this section, relating to standard classroom teacher certificate-all
level; standard special education certificates; standard agricultural science
and standard horticultural science certificates; standard marketing education
certificates; and endorsements shall expire on September 1, 2007.
In §230.483, language is added in subsection (b)(4) to allow provisions
relating to the standard marketing education certificate to expire on September
1, 2007. Additional non-substantive, technical edits are also made to this
section.
In §230.484, language is added in subsection (d)(2)(F) to allow provisions
relating to agricultural science and technology to expire on September 1,
2007. Additional non-substantive, technical edits are also made to this section.
These amendments are adopted in conjunction with adopted amendments to
rules in Subchapter G, Certification Requirements for Classroom Teachers,
of this chapter and adopted amendments in 19 TAC Chapter 233, Categories of
Classroom Teaching Certificates.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under the following Texas Education
Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with the authority to
regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education,
and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1), which
requires the SBEC to adopt rules that provide for the regulation of educators
and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent
with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to specify
the classes of certificates to be issued; and §21.041(b)(3), which requires
the SBEC to specify the period for which each class of educator certificate
is valid.
The adopted amendments implement Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1), (2), and (3).
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on May 15, 2006.
TRD-200602735
Raymond Glynn
Deputy Associate Commissioner, Educator Certification and Standards
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: June 4, 2006
Proposal publication date: March 31, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
Subchapter B. CERTIFICATE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
19 TAC §232.850, §232.851
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts
amendments to §232.850 and §232.851, relating to certificate renewal
and continuing professional education (CPE) requirements. The amendments are
adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 31,
2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31 TexReg
2789) and will not be republished.
The sections establish the number and content of required CPE hours (§232.850)
and specify the CPE requirements by classes of certificates (§232.851).
The adopted amendments establish a prorated schedule of CPE hours that may
be used by educators seeking to renew multiple classes of standard certificates
issued with different effective dates during the same five-year renewal cycle.
The adopted amendments also add CPE requirements for holders of school librarian
certificates and holders of standard certificates for supervisors, special
education supervisors, vocational supervisors, visiting teachers, and special
education visiting teachers. Holders of certain newly added certificates are
exempt from the CPE hours during the first five-year renewal period. The purpose
of the rule action is to clarify renewal requirements and provide relief to
educators who will renew multiple classes of certificates issued during the
same five-year renewal cycle.
With the exception of technical edits, the adopted amendments reflect the
separate rule actions adopted by the SBEC in 2004 and 2005. Specifically,
the adopted amendments accomplish the following:
(1) change language in §232.850(a) to indicate that the appropriate
number of CPE hours must be completed during each five-year renewal period
for each class of certification held;
(2) add language in §232.850(e) to allow an educator who is issued
an additional class of certificate after the beginning of the five-year renewal
cycle to satisfy the renewal requirement by completing a minimum of one-fifth
of the required CPE hours for each full year that the additional class of
certificate is valid;
(3) add language in §232.851(d) to require school librarians to complete
the same 200 CPE hour requirement as learning resources specialists;
(4) add language to §232.851(l) to clarify that the holder of more
than one class of standard certification would be required to complete no
more than 200 CPE hours for renewal of all certificates held unless otherwise
specified;
(5) add language to §232.851(m) to require 200 CPE hours every five
years for renewal of standard certificates for supervisors, special education
supervisors, vocational supervisors, visiting teachers, and special education
visiting teachers; and
(6) add language to §232.851(n) to exempt supervisors, special education
supervisors, vocational supervisors, visiting teachers, and special education
visiting teachers from the CPE hours during the first five-year renewal period
of the standard certificate.
The adopted amendments also re-title the chapter and subchapter, as follows.
The title of 19 TAC Chapter 232 changes to "General Certification Provisions"
from "General Requirements Applicable to All Certificates Issued." Subchapter
"R" is changed to "B" to allow for greater use of this chapter.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under the following Texas Education
Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with the authority to
regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education,
and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1), which
requires the SBEC to adopt rules that provide for the regulation of educators
and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent
with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to specify
the classes of certificates to be issued; and §21.041(b)(9), which requires
the SBEC to provide for continuing education requirements.
The adopted amendments implement Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1), (2), and (9).
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on May 15, 2006.
TRD-200602737
Raymond Glynn
Deputy Associate Commissioner, Educator Certification and Standards
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: June 4, 2006
Proposal publication date: March 31, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §§232.860, 232.870 - 232.872
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts
amendments to §232.860 and §232.870 and new §232.871 and §232.872,
relating to certificate renewal and continuing professional education requirements.
The amendments and new section are adopted without changes to the proposed
text as published in the March 31, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31 TexReg 2791) and will not be republished.
The existing sections establish provisions relating to types of acceptable
continuing professional education (CPE) activities (§232.860) and approval
of CPE providers or sponsors (§232.870). The adopted new sections address
approval of private companies, private entities, and individuals (§232.871)
and provider registration requirements (§232.872). The adopted amendments
clarify the certificate renewal requirements, the registration process and
the approval of potential CPE providers.
The adopted amendment to §232.860 changes language in subsection (a)
to reference new §232.872 and removes reference to §232.870. Language
is added to subsection (b) to clarify where to find in rule the list of regional
accrediting agencies.
The adopted amendment to §232.870 changes the title to "Pre-Approved
Professional Education Provider or Sponsor." The adopted amendment modifies
subsection (a) to add the reference for the new §232.872 and subsection
(a)(3) to add the reference to the definition of accredited entities. The
adopted amendment also adds a new subsection (b) that outlines that a pre-approved
provider is responsible for ensuring the quality and documentation requirements
of CPE activities conducted on their behalf by other entities or individuals.
Existing subsection (b) is deleted and the provisions relating to approval
of providers or sponsors is moved to new §232.871 to provide clarification
between pre-approved providers and private companies, private entities, and
individuals. Subsections (c) - (f) are deleted for purposes of clarity and
moved to new §232.872.
Adopted new §232.871 is added to distinguish the approval process
for private companies, private entities, and individuals. The new section
clarifies that if CPE activities are provided by private companies, private
entities, or individuals, it is the educator's responsibility to ensure that
the provider is approved by SBEC.
Adopted new §232.872 is added to specify provider registration requirements,
including the minimum information that should be provided to educators as
a record of CPE completion and documentation of all CPE activities offered,
participants, dates and CPE credit hours.
The adopted amendments also re-title the chapter and subchapter, as follows.
The title of 19 TAC Chapter 232 changes to "General Certification Provisions"
from "General Requirements Applicable to All Certificates Issued." Subchapter
"R" is changed to "B" to allow for greater use of this chapter.
Additional non-substantive, technical edits are also made to the sections.
With the exception of technical edits, the adopted amendments and new sections
reflect rule actions taken by the SBEC in 2005.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments and new
sections.
The amendments and new sections are adopted under the following
Texas Education Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with
the authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing
education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1),
which requires the SBEC to adopt rules that provide for the regulation of
educators and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a
manner consistent with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires
the SBEC to specify the classes of certificates to be issued; and §21.041(b)(3),
which requires the SBEC to specify the period for which each class of educator
certificate is valid.
The adopted amendments and new sections implement Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1), (2), and (3).
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on May 15, 2006.
TRD-200602742
Raymond Glynn
Deputy Associate Commissioner, Educator Certification and Standards
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: June 4, 2006
Proposal publication date: March 31, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §§233.3, 233.8, 233.10, 233.12, 233.14, 233.15
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts
amendments to §§233.3, 233.8, 233.10, and 233.12 and new §233.14
and §233.15, relating to categories of classroom teaching certificates.
The amendments and new sections are adopted without changes to the proposed
text as published in the March 31, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31 TexReg 2795) and will not be republished.
The existing sections address certificates for English language arts and
reading; social studies (§233.3); special education (§233.8); fine
arts (§233.10); and career and technology education, not requiring experience
and preparation in skills areas (§233.12). The new sections address certificates
for career and technology education, requiring experience and preparation
in a skill area (§233.14) and languages other than English (§233.15).
The adopted amendments provide for the SBEC to issue new categories of classroom
teaching certificates beginning on September 1, 2005. The superseded certificates
will remain valid and the SBEC will not require educators who hold one of
these certificates to obtain the corresponding new certificate. The amendments
will allow for an overlap of the superseded certificates and corresponding
certification exams.
With the exception of technical edits, the adopted amendments reflect rule
actions adopted by the SBEC in 2005. Specifically, the adopted amendments
add the following certificates beginning September 1, 2005.
In §233.3, language is added in subsection (g) to create a certificate
for journalism which allows the holder to teach all journalism courses in
Grades 8-12. Language is also added in subsection (h) to create a certificate
for speech which allows the holder to teach all speech courses in Grades 8-12.
In §233.8, language is added in subsection (c) to create a certificate
for a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing which allows the holder to teach
at any level in a special education instructional program serving eligible
students, unless otherwise specified. Language is also added in subsection
(d) to create a supplemental certificate for a teacher of students with visual
impairments which allows the holder to teach at any level in a special education
instructional program serving eligible students, unless otherwise specified.
In §233.10, the unnumbered paragraph is now identified as subsection
(a) since new subsections are added to the section. Additional non-substantive,
technical edits are made in new subsection (a). Language is added in subsection
(b) to create a certificate for art which allows the holder to teach art in
a prekindergarten program, in kindergarten, and in Grades 1-12. Language is
added in subsection (c) to create a certificate for theatre which allows the
holder to teach theatre in a prekindergarten program, in kindergarten, and
in Grades 1-12. Language is added in subsection (d) to create a certificate
for dance which allows the holder to teach all dance courses in Grades 8-12.
In §233.12, language is added in subsection (f) to create a certificate
for agricultural science and technology that allows the holder to teach all
agricultural science and technology courses in Grades 6-12, including Introductory
Horticulture and Introductory Agricultural Mechanics.
New §233.14 establishes requirements for individuals seeking a TExES-based
career and technology education certificate that requires experience and preparation
in a skill area. The new section also creates a certificate for marketing
education, requiring two years of specific wage-earning experience, which
allows the holder to teach all marketing education courses in Grades 8-12.
New §233.15 creates a certificate for American Sign Language which
allows the holder to teach American Sign Language in a prekindergarten program,
in kindergarten, and in Grades 1-12.
These amendments are adopted in conjunction with adopted amendments to
rules in 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification,
Subchapter G, Certification Requirements for Classroom Teachers, and adopted
amendments in Chapter 230, Subchapter P, Requirements for Standard Certificates
and Specialized Assignments or Programs.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments and new
sections.
The amendments and new sections are adopted under the following
Texas Education Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with
the authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing
education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1),
which requires the SBEC to adopt rules that provide for the regulation of
educators and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a
manner consistent with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires
the SBEC to specify the classes of certificates to be issued; §21.041(b)(3),
which requires the SBEC to specify the period for which each class of educator
certificate is valid; and §21.041(b)(6), which requires the SBEC to provide
for special or restricted certification of educators, including certification
of instructors of American Sign Language.
The adopted amendments and new sections implement Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1), (2), (3), and (6).
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on May 15, 2006.
TRD-200602739
Raymond Glynn
Deputy Associate Commissioner, Educator Certification and Standards
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: June 4, 2006
Proposal publication date: March 31, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §233.4
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts
an amendment to §233.4, relating to categories of classroom teaching
certificates. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text
as published in the March 31, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31 TexReg 2797) and will not be republished.
The section addresses certificates for mathematics and science. The adopted
amendment provides for the SBEC to issue new categories of classroom teaching
certificates beginning on September 1, 2005, for mathematics/physical science/engineering
and chemistry.
With the exception of technical edits, the adopted amendment reflects rule
action adopted by the SBEC in 2005. Specifically, the adopted amendment adds
the new certificates beginning September 1, 2005.
In subsection (i), language is added to create a certificate for mathematics/physical
science/engineering which allows the holder to teach mathematics in Grade
8 and all mathematics courses in Grades 9-12. The holder is also eligible
to teach science in Grade 8, Integrated Physics and Chemistry and all of the
technology education courses in Grades 8-12, and Scientific Research and Design
in Grades 9-12. The new subsection specifies required training for beginning
principles of technology teachers.
In subsection (j), language is added to create a certificate for chemistry
which allows the holder to teach science in Grade 8 and all chemistry courses
in Grades 9-12.
Non-substantive, technical edits are made in subsections (g) and (h).
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under the following Texas Education
Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with the authority to
regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education,
and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1), which
requires the SBEC to adopt rules that provide for the regulation of educators
and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent
with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to specify
the classes of certificates to be issued; and §21.041(b)(3), which requires
the SBEC to specify the period for which each class of educator certificate
is valid.
The adopted amendment implements Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1), (2), and (3).
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on May 15, 2006.
TRD-200602741
Raymond Glynn
Deputy Associate Commissioner, Educator Certification and Standards
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: June 4, 2006
Proposal publication date: March 31, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
Subchapter E. MASTER TEACHER CERTIFICATE
Subchapter P. REQUIREMENTS FOR STANDARD CERTIFICATES AND SPECIALIZED ASSIGNMENTS OR PROGRAMS
Chapter 232.
GENERAL CERTIFICATION PROVISIONS
Chapter 233.
CATEGORIES OF CLASSROOM TEACHING CERTIFICATES
Chapter 239.
STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES