The State Board for Educator Certification recently adopted the following rules at its September 20, 2024, meeting. Rules adopted by SBEC are subject to State Board of Education Review before becoming effective.
Summary: Chapter 229 establishes the performance standards and procedures for educator preparation program (EPP) accountability. The proposed amendments would provide for adjustments to the 2023-2024 Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual; would clarify and streamline language and definitions; would organize the rule text by subchapter; and would include technical updates. The amendments were adopted, subject to SBOE review, without changes since published as proposed.
Summary: The proposed amendment would expand the options for demonstrating English language proficiency (ELP). The amendment was adopted, subject to SBOE review, without changes since published as proposed.
For more information, see TEA’s SBEC Rules webpage.