1. Adopted New 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter JJ, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Automatic College Admission, §61.1201, Notification of Automatic College Admission
Effective Date: May 9, 2010.
New 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter JJ, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Automatic College Admission, §61.1201, Notification of Automatic College Admission, was filed as adopted with the Texas Register under the commissioner's rulemaking authority on April 19, 2010.
The adopted new rule implements the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.026, Notice of Automatic College Admission. The TEC, §28.026, as amended by Senate Bill 175, 81st Texas Legislature, 2009, requires that the commissioner adopt procedures and appropriate forms to ensure that school districts provide high school students and parents with written notification of the substance of the TEC, §51.803, relating to automatic college admission. The new rule was adopted with no changes from what was published as proposed.
Staff Contact: Questions about this item should be directed to Curriculum at (512) 463-9581.
2. Adopted Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning High School Equivalency Programs
Effective Date: April 28, 2010.
Revised 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning High School Equivalency Programs, was filed as adopted with the Texas Register under the commissioner's rulemaking authority on April 8, 2010.
The adopted rule actions update attendance and funding rules for high school equivalency programs (HSEPs) to correspond with other administrative rules that provide for alternative attendance accounting programs. The adopted rule actions also clarify student eligibility criteria, update the assessment requirement for a student entering an HSEP, and make minor technical corrections throughout the subchapter. The revisions were adopted with and without changes from what was published as proposed.
Staff Contact: Questions about this item should be directed to Student Services and GED at (512) 463-8995.
3. Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 102, Educational Programs, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Pilot Programs, §102.1051, Financial Literacy Pilot Program
Effective Date: May 6, 2010.
Amended 19 TAC Chapter 102, Educational Programs, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Pilot Programs, §102.1051, Financial Literacy Pilot Program, was filed as adopted with the Texas Register under the commissioner's rulemaking authority on April 16, 2010.
The adopted amendment implements the Texas Education Code, §29.915, Financial Literacy Pilot Program, as amended by House Bill 3646, 81st Texas Legislature, 2009, which requires the Texas Education Agency by rule to expand the financial literacy pilot program. The amendment was adopted with no changes from what was published as proposed.
Staff Contact: Questions about this item should be directed to Curriculum at (512) 463-9581.
4. Adopted New 19 TAC Chapter 102, Educational Programs, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Pilot Programs, §102.1058, Technology-Based Supplemental Instruction Pilot Program
Effective Date: May 5, 2010.
New 19 TAC Chapter 102, Educational Programs, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Pilot Programs, §102.1058, Technology-Based Supplemental Instruction Pilot Program, was filed as adopted with the Texas Register under the commissioner's rulemaking authority on April 15, 2010.
The adopted new section implements the Texas Education Code, §29.919, Technology-Based Supplemental Instruction Pilot Program, that requires the commissioner of education to adopt rules to establish a pilot program to provide technology-based supplemental instruction to students in rural school districts. The new rule was adopted with no changes from what was published as proposed.
Staff Contact: Questions about this item should be directed to Instructional Materials and Educational Technology at (512) 463-9400.
5. Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter C, Adoptions By Reference, §109.41, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide
Effective Date: April 26, 2010.
Amended 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter C, Adoptions By Reference, §109.41, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide, was filed as adopted with the Texas Register under the commissioner's rulemaking authority on April 6, 2010.
The adopted amendment to §109.41 references the Resource Guide dated January 2010. Under §109.41(b), the commissioner of education shall amend the Resource Guide, adopting it by reference, as needed. The adopted amendments to the Resource Guide include updates as a result of recent legislative changes as well as updates to accounting and auditing standards. The charter school supplement was also updated to reflect legislative changes as well as updates to accounting and auditing standards. The Resource Guide adopted by reference is available on the TEA website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=1222. The amendment was adopted with no changes from what was published as proposed.
Staff Contact: Questions about this item should be directed to Financial Audits at (512) 463-9095.
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