Texas Education Agency Proposed Rule

tx-July242026-26: 19 TAC §89.62 (Repeal) — Adaptations for Special Populations

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Summary

The State Board of Education (SBOE) proposes the repeal of §89.62, concerning support of students enrolled in the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Texas School for the Deaf. The proposed repeal would remove §89.62 as the SBOE's statutory authority for the rule was removed by House Bill (HB) 2 and Senate Bill (SB) 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND JUSTIFICATION: Section 89.62 establishes support of students enrolled in the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Texas School for the Deaf. HB 2 and SB 568 modified TEC, §30.003 and §30.004, to remove the SBOE's authority for the rule. The proposed repeal is necessary to implement legislation. The SBOE approved the proposed repeal for first reading and filing authorization at its June 26, 2026 meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: Jennifer Alexander, associate commissioner for special populations and student supports, has determined that there are no additional costs to state or local government, including school districts and open-enrollment charter schools, required to comply with the proposal. LOCAL EMPLOYMENT IMPACT: The proposal has no effect on local economy;...

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