Recent TEA Letters to the Administrator

Commissioner of Education Rules

The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule action was filed with the Texas Register for publication in the December 15, 2023 issue.

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 102, Educational Programs, Subchapter AA, Commissioner’s Rules Concerning Early Childhood Education Programs, §102.1003, High-Quality Prekindergarten Program
Summary:
The proposed amendment would address requirements for teachers of prekindergarten classes provided by an entity with which a school district contracts to provide prekindergarten as required by House Bill 2729, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023. The proposed amendment would also make technical edits for clarification and update the rule to align with updated prekindergarten guidelines and current research.
Publication in the Texas Register: December 15, 2023
Public Comment Period: December 15, 2023-January 22, 2024. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page. Proposed Effective Date: April 2, 2024