Adopted Sections An agency may take final action on a section 30 days after a proposal has been published in the Texas Register. The section becomes effective 20 days after the agency files the correct document with the Texas Register, unless a later date is specified or unless a federal statute or regulation requires implementation of the action on shorter notice. If an agency adopts the section without any changes to the proposed text, only the preamble of the notice and statement of legal authority will be published. If an agency adopts the section with changes to the proposed text, the proposal will be republished with the changes. TITLE 19. EDUCATION Part II. Texas Education Agency Chapter 75. Curriculum Subchapter B. Essential Elements-Prekindergarten-Grade 6 19 TAC sec.75.32 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts an amendment to sec.75.32, concerning essential curriculum elements, without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 26, 1993, issue of the Texas Register (18 TexReg 402). In the July 24, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 5197), TEA adopted an amendment to sec.75.32 with changes, including a change to the Grade 4 social studies curriculum that added to the essential elements a requirement that students be provided an opportunity to identify major historical documents. In that submission, an identical change was made inadvertently to the Grade 1 social studies curriculum. This amendment deletes the requirement for Grade 1. No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment. The amendment is adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.21.101(c), which authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate rules designating the essential elements of each subject and course in the state curriculum. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320357 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Teacher Education Subchapter A. Teacher Education Review Process The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts the repeal of sec. sec.137.1, 137. 21- 137.29, 137.41, 137.61-137.72, 137.91, 137.111-137.156, 137.171-137.176, 137.191, 137.192, 137.201-137.205, 137.211-137.216, 137.231-137.236, 137.251, 137.271, 137.281-137.285, 137.291-137.297, 137.301-137.304, 137.311-137.315, 137.321, 137.331-137.343, 137.351-137.358, 137.371, 137.381-137.384, 137. 391- 137.393, 137.401-137.406, 137.421-137.427, 137.501-137.511, 137.531-137. 541, and 137.551-137.559, concerning teacher education, without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 26, 1993, issue of the Texas Register (18 TexReg 402). The chapter is being repealed in accordance with the sunset review process mandated by Senate Bill 1, 71st Legislature. A new Chapter 137 is being adopted in a separate submission. The review process will result in a clearer, more concise statement of the rules relating to teacher education. No comments were received regarding adoption of the repeals. 19 TAC sec.137.1 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320359 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Professional Educator Preparation and Certification Subchapter A. Educator Preparation Accountability System The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts new sec.sec.137.1-137.6, 137.31, 137.61-137.65, 137.91, 137.121, 137.151-137.161, 137.191-137.199, 137.231, 137. 261-137.271, 137.301-137.318, 137.361, and 137.391, concerning professional educator preparation and certification. Section 137.231 is adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the January 26, 1993, issue of the Texas Register (18 TexReg 403). Sections 137.1-137.6, 137.31, 137. 61, 137.91, 137.121, 137.151-137.161, 137.191-137.199, 137.261-137.271, 137. 301-137.318, 137.361, and 137.391 are adopted without changes and will not be republished. Sections 137.62-137.65, which were proposed as new with these sections in the January 26, 1993, issue of the Texas Register, are being simultaneously withdrawn. The new sections are adopted in accordance with the sunset review process mandated by Senate Bill 1, 71st Legislature. The sections establish standards and an accountability system for outcome-based educator preparation and training programs. The sections also establish the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. The change to sec.137.231(b)(5) substitutes the word "supervision" for the word "mentorship" and the word "supervisors" for the word "mentors" to clarify the supervisory nature of work performed by program staff. Also in sec.137.231, the phrase "Grades prekindergarten-six" was changed to "Grades prekindergarten-6" for editorial consistency. The sunset review process will result in a clearer, more concise statement of the rules relating to teacher education. No comments were received regarding adoption of the sections. 19 TAC sec.sec.137.1-137.6 The new sections are adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.sec.13. 032- 13.038, 13.049-13.051, and 13.201-13.218, which authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate rules regarding teacher preparation and certification. The sections also provide for the establishment and operation of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320386 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Teacher Education Subchapter B. Commission on Standards For the Teaching Profession 19 TAC sec.sec.137.21-137.29 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320360 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Professional Educator Preparation and Certification Subchapter B. Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession 19 TAC sec.137.31 The new sections are adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.sec.13. 032- 13.038, 13.049-13.051, and 13.201-13.218, which authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules regarding teacher preparation and certification. The sections also provide for the establishment and operation of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320387 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Teacher Education Subchapter C. Standards For Teacher Education Institutions 19 TAC sec.137.41 The repeal is adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320361 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Subchapter D. Institutional Review Process 19 TAC sec.sec.137.61-137.72 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320362 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Professional Educator Preparation and Certification Subchapter C. Teachers' Professional Practices Commission 19 TAC sec.137.61 The new sections are adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.sec.13. 032- 13.038, 13.049-13.051, and 13.201-13.218, which authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules regarding teacher preparation and certification. The sections also provide for the establishment and operation of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320388 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Teacher Education Subchapter E. Local Cooperative Teacher Education Centers 19 TAC sec.137.91 The repeal is adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320363 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Professional Educator Preparation and Certification Subchapter D. Local Cooperative Teacher Education Centers 19 TAC sec.137.91 The new sections are adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.sec.13. 032- 13.038, 13.049-13.051, and 13.201-13.218, which authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules regarding teacher preparation and certification. The sections also provide for the establishment and operation of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320389 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Teacher Education Subchapter F. Hearings Before the Commissioner of Education For Contested Cases Arising From the Commission on Standards For the Teaching Profession 19 TAC sec.sec.137.111-137.156 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320364 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Professional Educator Preparation and Certification Subchapter E. Centers for Professional Development and Technology 19 TAC sec.137.121 The new sections are adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.sec.13. 032- 13.038, 13.049-13.051, and 13.201-13.218, which authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules regarding teacher preparation and certification. The sections also provide for the establishment and operation of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320390 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Subchapter F. Professional Educator Preparation 19 TAC sec.sec.137.151-137.161 The new sections are adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.sec.13. 032- 13.038, 13.049-13.051, and 13.201-13.218, which authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate rules regarding teacher preparation and certification. The sections also provide for the establishment and operation of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320391 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Teacher Education Subchapter G. Appeals to the State Board of Education For Contested Cases Arising From the Commission on Standards For the Teaching Profession 19 TAC sec.sec.137.171-137.176 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320365 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Subchapter H. Teacher Education Programs and Institutions Organization and Standards 19 TAC sec.137.191, sec.137.192 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320366 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Standards For Teacher Education in Texas, 1955 as Amended in 1961 19 TAC sec.sec.137.201-137.205 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320367 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Standards For Institutional Approval For Undergraduate Level Teacher Education in Texas-1972 19 TAC sec.sec.137.211-137.216 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320368 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Standards For Institutional Approval For Graduate Level Preparation of School Personnel-1972 19 TAC sec.sec.137.231-137.236 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320369 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Standards For Field Experiences 19 TAC sec.137.251 The repeal is adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320370 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Professional Educator Preparation and Certification Subchapter G. 1987 Program Requirements for Preparation of School Personnel for Initial Certificates and Endorsements 19 TAC sec.sec.137.191-137.199 The new sections are adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.sec.13. 032- 13.038, 13.049-13.051, and 13.201-13.218, which authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate rules regarding teacher preparation and certification. The sections also provide for the establishment and operation of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320392 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Professional Educator Preparation and Certfication Subchapter H. Alternative Certification of Teachers 19 TAC sec.137.231 The new sections are adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.sec.13. 032- 13.038, 13.049-13.051, and 13.201-13.218, which authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules regarding teacher preparation and certification. The sections also provide for the establishment and operation of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. sec.137.231. Requirements for the Alternative Certification of Teachers. (a) General provisions. Approval of alternative certification of teachers by the State Board of Education (SBOE) is based on the following requirements. (1) Alternative certification of teachers is to be a local education agency program or a cooperative program between local education agencies and institutions of higher education and delivered through Texas public schools. (2) An individual may be recommended to the commissioner of education by the program administrator and/or the district superintendent for teacher certification based on satisfactory completion of requirements of the approved program. (3) Certificates that may be earned through an alternative certification program include any certificate or endorsement for a teacher that may be earned through the completion of an approved teacher education program for which a bachelor's degree is required. The following additional certificate areas are unique to alternative certification: Grades prekindergarten-6, prekindergarten-6 bilingual/English as a second language (ESL), prekindergarten-12 English as a second language, and prekindergarten-12 generic special education. (4) An individual admitted into an alternative teacher certification program that has been approved in accordance with the requirements of this section is issued a probationary certificate that is valid for one calendar year. The probationary certificate may be extended for one additional year only in accordance with provisions set forth in the Texas Education Code, sec.13.306. (b) Requirements for an approved plan. Local education agencies or cooperatives as described in subsection (a)(1) of this section that choose to staff positions via the alternative certification process are required to submit a collaboratively developed plan for approval by the SBOE before implementation. The plan must cover the following. (1) Participating school districts, colleges, or universities must be accredited. (2) The alternative certification program must be developed collaboratively with all the major stakeholders, including teachers in the areas of certification being developed. (3) A committee consisting of the major stakeholders must assist in the design, delivery, and evaluation of the program. (4) The plan must include an approved program budget that indicates commitment to the program through adequate funding. (5) The plan must designate a program administration with adequate, qualified staff to assure appropriate screening; training, as indicated by vitae of personnel delivering this component; and supervision, as indicated in a ratio of supervisors to interns. (6) The plan must include a calendar of program activities for the duration of each school year for which the program is approved. The calendar must include a timeline for accepting candidates into a cycle to assure adequate time for preassignment screening and training, scheduled training for interns, and orientation and training for mentor teachers. (7) The alternative certification plan must include, but need not be limited to, training for the intern in: (A) teaching methods and classroom management; (B) instructional methods and strategies that emphasize practical applications of the teaching learning process; (C) curriculum organization, planning, and evaluation that focus on the curriculum to be taught, especially the essential elements to be included; (D) legal and ethical aspects of teaching, including special responsibilities in recognizing and responding to signs of abuse and neglect in students and to dyslexia and related disorders; (E) knowledge and skills concerning the unique needs of all students, including emphasis on special learners, such as the impact of culture, ethnicity, language, and social differences upon the instructional processes; the characteristics, assessment, least restrictive alternatives, and admission, review, and dismissal processes for students requiring individualized or specialized education programs; characteristics and needs of gifted and talented students, especially at-risk gifted and talented learners; and growth and development of learners; and (F) use of technology in the management and delivery of instruction. (8) The program must include an internship of at least one calendar year under the mentorship of a teacher or teachers in the subject area or areas and/or at the level for which the intern is to be certified. Provisions shall be made for each intern to have scheduled time provided during the internship to observe the teaching of the mentor teacher and/or other teachers and to confer with the mentor teacher. (9) Selection, training, and support for the mentor teacher must include the following. (A) The mentor teacher must have attained level two or higher on the career ladder or have met all minimum requirements for placement on level two of the career ladder. (B) Mentor training must begin before assignment and continue throughout the internship period. The training program includes best practices for supporting and assisting beginning teachers, in addition to any other requirement the collaborative committee designing the program deems appropriate. (C) The mentor teacher must have scheduled time on a periodic, regular basis to observe, coach, and assess the actual teaching of the intern. (10) The program must include preassignment training and a minimum of 20 clock hours of student contact experiences in a classroom setting supervised by the program staff before assignment as a teacher of record. (11) Preassignment screening, including a criminal record review, must be initiated for interns. (12) A procedure must be developed for program monitoring, review, and evaluation. (13) Ongoing counseling, guidance, and remedial preparation must be provided as needed. (14) Follow-up data that attest to program and intern effectiveness must be maintained. (c) Admission, assignment, and certification. Each applicant must meet the following minimum requirements for admission as an intern to the alternative teacher certification program. (1) Each applicant must hold a bachelor's degree or higher degree from an institution of higher education that was accredited or otherwise approved by a state department of education, a recognized governmental entity, or a recognized regional accrediting organization at the time the degree was conferred. Each applicant must have maintained a grade point average of no less than 2.5 on a four-point system on all semester hours attempted and on semester hours required for the certificate as specified in paragraph (3)(A)-(F) of this subsection. (2) Applicants must possess basic skills in mathematics, reading, and writing as evidenced by acceptable scores on the state-mandated basic skills test or its equivalent. (3) Applicants must have appropriate semester hours in a subject or combination of subjects to be taught and related to the certificate to be earned. (A) For Grades 6-12 certificate applicants must have 24 semester hours in a subject included in Chapter 75 of this title (relating to Curriculum) for the secondary level of assignment. Twelve semester hours must be upper division. (B) For Grades prekindergarten-6 certificate applicants must have 24 semester hours in a combination of subjects taught in the elementary school that must include English, mathematics, a natural science, and a subject in the social studies. (C) For Grades prekindergarten-6 bilingual/English as a second language (ESL) certificate applicants must have evidence of oral and written proficiency in the language of the target population for bilingual education assignments and 24 semester hours in a combination of subjects taught in the elementary school that must include English, mathematics, a natural science, and a subject in the social studies. (D) For Grades prekindergarten-12 ESL certificate applicants must have 18 semester hours in English, six of which must be upper division. (E) For Grades prekindergarten-12 generic special education certificate applicants must have 24 semester hours in a combination of subjects taught in the elementary school that must include English, mathematics, a natural science, and a subject in the social studies. (F) Courses that focus on topics closely related to the semester hour requirements listed in subparagraphs (A)-(E) of this paragraph may be accepted for admission to the alternative certification program; however, such substitutions shall not exceed six hours for the Grades 6-12 certificate or three semester hours for all other certificates. (4) The following requirements for the certificate must be earned before assignment as a teacher of record. These requirements may be delivered through the following semester hours of course work or through a combination of semester hours and equivalent contact hours. (A) For Grades 6-12 certificate applicants must have six semester hours including, but not limited to, reading in the content areas and classroom discipline and management. (B) For Grades prekindergarten-6 certificate applicants must have six semester hours including, but not limited to, reading, early childhood-elementary curriculum, and methods. (C) For Grades prekindergarten-6 bilingual/ESL certificate applicants must have six semester hours including, but not limited to, foundations of bilingual education, culture (concepts, patterns, contributions) of the target population, language acquisition and development in childhood, bilingual teaching methods (dual language instruction of language arts and reading, mathematics, science, and social studies), and methods of teaching ESL. (D) For Grades prekindergarten-12 ESL certificate applicants must have six semester hours including, but not limited to, awareness of cultural diversity and its effect on the teaching-learning process, language acquisition and development, methods of teaching ESL and applied linguistics. (E) For Grades prekindergarten-12 generic special education certificate applicants must have six semester hours including the concepts of the child- centered process, infant/child development, task analysis, parental involvement, language development, survey of special education, classroom management and organization, behavior management, and development reading. (5) Additional requirements must be completed before certification. These requirements may be delivered through the following semester hours of course work or through a combination of semester hours and equivalent contact hours. (A) For Grades 6-12 certificate applicants must complete six additional hours including, but not limited to, the teaching-learning process and secondary teaching methods. (B) For Grades prekindergarten-6 certificate applicants must complete six additional semester hours including, but not limited to, reading and early childhood-elementary curriculum and methods. (C) For Grades prekindergarten-6 bilingual/ESL certificate applicants must complete six additional semester hours inclusive of topics listed in paragraph (4)(C) of this subsection. (D) For Grades prekindergarten-12 English as a second language certificate applicants must complete six additional semester hours inclusive of topics in paragraph (4)(D) of this subsection. (E) For Grades prekindergarten-12 generic special education certificate applicants must complete six additional semester hours emphasizing child/adolescent psychology, the teaching-learning process, measurement and evaluation, least restrictive alternative, vocational assessment, adaptive devices and adaptive physical education, transition, grading, curriculum adaptations to meet the unique needs of special learners, and reading across the curriculum. (F) Applicants must possess acceptable scores on appropriate state-adopted examination(s) of content knowledge in the teaching field(s) or delivery systems related to the certificate sought and the level of assignment. (G) Applicants must meet full appraisal requirements of the state and the local district in accordance with sec.149.41 of this title (relating to General Provisions). (d) Procedures for approval, review, and reapproval. (1) School districts choosing to staff positions by means of the alternative certification process must direct the program administrator to submit to the commissioner of education, before implementing a program, a collaboratively developed plan that specifies its means of fulfilling requirements for school district plans in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) of this section. (2) The commissioner of education may approve plans for alternative teacher certification. Initial approval of alternative teacher certification plans will not extend more than one year. In subsequent years, after evaluation of the program by the SBOE, plans may be approved for a period not to exceed three years and shall be reviewed annually. (3) The administrator of an approved alternative teacher certification program must submit to the commissioner of education an annual report that includes the names of candidates in the program and other information that may be required, including results of internal monitoring, review, and evaluation of the program. (4) Programs for alternative teacher certification are subject to review by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). (5) Requests for reapproval of alternative teacher certification programs must include the percentage of interns receiving acceptable scores by test on the state-mandated tests for content specialization(s) and at least meets expectations on performance appraisals. The SBOE considers these program results when granting reapproval requests. (e) Alternative certification program options. (1) During the internship, the intern may pursue an additional alternative certificate at the same level of assignment or to additional subject areas at the level of assignment to the certificate by taking the appropriate state- mandated test for certification when the requirements stated in paragraph (3)(A)-(D) of this subsection are met for the certificate or subject area to be added. (2) If an intern fails to complete all program requirements within the internship year or wishes to add other areas of certification, the superintendent or a designee may apply to retain the intern in the alternative certification program for an additional year. (3) If the sponsor of an alternative certification program chooses not to seek reapproval or the SBOE does not grant a reapproval request, interns currently enrolled in the program are provided an opportunity to complete requirements within a reasonable time. (4) If local conditions prevent the assignment of an intern as a teacher of record as provided in the approved program, the commissioner of education may recognize an alternative teaching assignment at the level and in the area appropriate for the certificate sought that fulfills internship requirements, so long as all requirements for supervision and appraisals are met. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320393 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Subchapter I. Standards for Approval of Institutions Offering Graduate Education Programs for Professional Certification 19 TAC sec.sec.137.261-137.271 The new sections are adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.sec.13. 032- 13.038, 13.049-13.051, and 13.201-13.218, which authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules regarding teacher preparation and certification. The sections also provide for the establishment and operation of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320394 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Subchapter I. Program Requirements For Preparation of School Personnel: Standard VII-Instructional Patterns Teacher Education Programs at the Undergraduate Level 19 TAC sec.137.271 The repeal is adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320371 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Preparation in Areas of Specialization 19 TAC sec.sec.137.281-137.285 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320372 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Special Service Position or Area Provided in the Minimum Foundation Program Act 19 TAC sec.sec.137.291-137.297 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320373 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Requirements For Selected Persons With Bachelor's Degrees Seeking Certification as a Classroom Teacher Through Special Accelerated Programs (House Bill 664, "The Jamison Bill") 19 TAC sec.sec.137.301-137.304 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320374 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Vocational Education 19 TAC sec.sec.137.311-137.315 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320375 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Requirements For Persons With Bachelor's Degrees Seeking Initial Teacher Certification Through Approved Texas Colleges and Universities 19 TAC sec.137.321 The repeal is adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320376 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Professional Educator Preparation and Certification Subchapter J. Graduate Education Programs for Professional Certification 19 TAC sec.sec.137.301-137.318 The new sections are adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.sec.13. 032- 13.038, 13.049-13.051, and 13.201-13.218, which authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules regarding teacher preparation and certification. The sections also provide for the establishment and operation of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320395 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Teacher Education Subchapter J. Program Requirements For Preparation of School Personnel: Standard VIII-Graduate Programs General Requirements in Addition to Undergraduate Criteria 19 TAC sec.sec.137.331-137.343 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320377 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Programs For Professional Certificates 19 TAC sec.sec.137.351-137.358 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320378 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Elements of the Approved Professional Certificate Program For Teachers of Certain Fields or Levels 19 TAC sec.137.371 The repeal is adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320379 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Preparation of School Administrators: Elementary Principal, Secondary Principal, and Superintendent 19 TAC sec.sec.137.381-137.384 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320380 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Preparation and Certification of School Administrators 19 TAC sec.sec.137.391-137.393 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320381 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Elements of the Approved Program For a Supervisor, Counselor, Visiting Teacher, School Nurse, Reading Specialist, and Learning Resources Specialist 19 TAC sec.sec.137.401-137.406 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320382 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Certification Standards For Special Education Supportive Professional Personnel 19 TAC sec.sec.137.421-137.427 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320383 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Chapter 137. Professional Educator Preparation and Certification Subchapter K. Alternative Certification of Administrators 19 TAC sec.137.361 The new section is adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.sec.13. 032- 13.038, 13.049-13.051, and 13.201-13.218, which authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules regarding teacher preparation and certification. The sections also provide for the establishment and operation of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320396 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Subchapter L. Postbaccalaureate Requirements for Persons Seeking Initial Teacher Certification through Approved Texas Colleges and Universities 19 TAC sec.137.391 The new sections are adopted under the Texas Education Code, sec.sec.13. 032- 13.038, 13.049-13.051, and 13.201-13.218, which authorize the State Board of Education to promulgate rules regarding teacher preparation and certification. The sections also provide for the establishment and operation of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320397 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Subchapter K. 1987 Standards For Approval of Institutions Offering Teacher Education Programs For Initial Certification 19 TAC sec.sec.137.501-137.511 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320384 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Subchapter L. 1987 Standards For Approval of Institutions Offering Graduate Education Programs For Professional Certification 19 TAC sec.sec.137.531-137.541 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320385 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Subchapter M. 1987 Program Requirements For Preparation of School Personnel For Initial Certificates and Endorsements 19 TAC sec.sec.137.551-137.559 The repeals are adopted under Senate Bill 1, sec.2.25, 71st Legislature, Sixth Called Session, which authorizes the State Board of Education to review all rules, other than portions of Chapter 75, under Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, relating to public education. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 17, 1993. TRD-9320399 Criss Cloudt Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation Texas Education Agency Effective date: April 7, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 26, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701 Title 34. PUBLIC FINANCE Part I. Comptroller of Public Accounts Chapter 3. Tax Administration Subchapter V. Franchise Tax 34 TAC sec.3.572 The Comptroller of Public Accounts adopts an amendment to sec.3.572, concerning 1992 transition, without changes to the proposed text as published in the January 29, 1993, issue of the Texas Register (18 TexReg 573). The subsection concerning mergers, reorganizations, or transfers of assets occurring after August 13, 1991, and on or before December 31, 1991, has been deleted, because the subsection is not necessary. The period to which it related expired more than a year ago. No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment. The amendment is adopted under the Tax Code, sec.111.002, which provides the comptroller with the authority to prescribe, adopt, and enforce rules relating to the administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Tax Code, Title 2. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 15, 1993. TRD-9320264 Martin Cherry Chief, General Law Section Comptroller of Public Accounts Effective date: April 5, 1993 Proposal publication date: January 29, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 463-4028 TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS Part I. Texas Department of Public Safety Chapter 3. Traffic Law Enforcement Accident Investigation 37 TAC sec.3.10 The Texas Department of Public Safety adopts new sec.3.10, concerning DWI accident response cost recovery-billing for services, without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 2, 1993, issue of the Texas Register (18 TexReg 634). The adoption of this section will ensure the public that the department complies with statutory requirements to bill for services in DWI accident responses. Texas Civil Statutes, Article 67011-1, sec.(n), require the department to bill for services in response to an accident involving driving while intoxicated (DWI). Members of the department charging a DWI offense where the offense directly resulted in an accident requiring DPS response shall initiate billing for services. No comments were received regarding adoption of the new section. The new section is adopted under Texas Government Code, sec.411.004(3) and sec.411.006(4), which provides the director with the authority to adopt rules necessary for the control of the department, subject to the Public Safety Commission's approval. This agency hereby certifies that the rule as adopted has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 8, 1993. TRD-9320283 James R. Wilson Director Texas Department of Public Safety Effective date: April 5, 1993 Proposal publication date: February 2, 1993 For further information, please call: (512) 465-2000