Texas Education Agency Proposed Rule

tx-August72026-52: 19 TAC §§89.1201, 89.1203, 89.1210, 89.1215, 89.1220, 89.1226 - 89.1228, 89.1230, 89.1235 (Amendment) — Adaptations for Special Populations

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Summary

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposes amendments to §§89.1201, 89.1203, 89.1210, 89.1215, 89.1220, 89.1226, 89.1227, 89.1228, 89.1230, and 89.1235, concerning the state plan for educating emergent bilingual students. The proposed amendments would align with state and federal regulations by updating existing definitions and requirements to reflect current statutory terminology; clarify procedures related to the identification, placement, instruction, reclassification, monitoring, and reporting of emergent bilingual students; make technical and clarifying updates to improve the consistency, structure, and application of the rules; and comply with all applicable federal and state executive orders. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND JUSTIFICATION: The proposed amendments to 19 TAC §§89.1201, 89.1210, 89.1227, 89.1228, and 89.1235 would update terminology to comply with federal and state executive orders. The proposed amendment to §89.1203 would add a definition for dually identified emergent bilingual students who are eligible for and receiving special education and related services to align with state guidance. The proposed amendment to §89.1215 would align with state and federal...

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