Rule Changes
The Texas State Board of Education sets policies and standards for Texas public schools. The primary responsibilities of the TXSBOE include:
The board is made up of SBOE members elected from single-member districts (outside source). Find your SBOE member (outside source). The governor appoints one member to chair the board. The current SBOE officers are Chair Keven Ellis, Vice Chair Pam Little, and Secretary Georgina Pérez.
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Priorities for the 87th Texas Legislative Session
- Setting curriculum standards
- Reviewing and adopting instructional materials
- Establishing graduation requirements
- Overseeing the Texas Permanent School Fund
- Appointing board members to military reservation and special school districts
- Providing final review of rules proposed by the State Board for Educator Certification
- Reviewing the commissioner's proposed award of new charter schools, with authority to veto a recommended applicant
The board is made up of SBOE members elected from single-member districts (outside source). Find your SBOE member (outside source). The governor appoints one member to chair the board. The current SBOE officers are Chair Keven Ellis, Vice Chair Pam Little, and Secretary Georgina Pérez.
Click here for additional information.
Priorities for the 87th Texas Legislative Session
State Board of Education (SBOE) Rules
The following rule actions were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the March 5, 2021 issue:
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter A, State Board of Education: General Provisions, §30.1, Petition for Adoption of Rule Changes
Summary: The proposed amendment would update the SBOE petition procedures to allow for electronic submission of a petition authorized under Texas Government Code, §2001.021.
Form: State Board of Education Petition for Adoption of a Rule
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January 2021 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2021. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2021 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter B, Special Purpose School Districts, §61.111, Applicability of State Law to Boys Ranch Independent School District
Summary: The proposed new rule would identify provisions of the Texas Education Code that are not applicable to Boys Ranch Independent School District.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January 2021 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2021. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2021 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter A, Required Curriculum, §74.5, Academic Achievement Record (Transcript)
Summary: The proposed amendment would require documentation of the new graduation requirement that a student complete and submit a free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) or a Texas application for state financial aid (TASFA).
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January 2021 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2021. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2021 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: August 1, 2021
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter C, Adoptions By Reference, §109.41, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide
Summary: The proposed amendment would adopt by reference the updated Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG). The FASRG provides accounting rules for school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and education service centers. The FASRG modules are available electronically on the Texas Education Agency website at https://tea.texas.gov/finance-and-grants/financial-accountability/financial-accountability-system-resource-guide.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January 2021 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2021.The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2021 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Please see the TEA website to view proposed State Board of Education rules.
State Board of Education (SBOE) Rule Reviews
The following rule review notices were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the March 5, 2021 issue:
Proposed Review of Chapter 101. The SBOE proposes the review of existing rules in 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 101, Assessment, Subchapter A, General Provisions; Subchapter B, Implementation of Assessments; and Subchapter C, Local Option, pursuant to TGC, §2001.039. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.
Summary: As required by TGC, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 101, Subchapters A-C, continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-5 p.m. on April 5, 2021. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposed review at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2021 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on SBOE rule review is available on the SBOE rule review web page.
Proposed Review of Chapter 109. The SBOE proposes the review of existing rules in 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter A, Budgeting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Auditing for School Districts; Subchapter B, Texas Education Agency Audit Functions; Subchapter C, Adoption by Reference; and Subchapter D, Uniform Bank Bid or Request for Proposal and Depository Contract, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.
Summary: As required by TGC, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 109, Subchapters A-D, continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-5 p.m. on April 5, 2021. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposed review at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2021 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on SBOE rule review is available on the SBOE rule review web page.
Adopted Review of Chapter 30. The SBOE adopts the review of 19 TAC Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter A, State Board of Education: General Provisions; and Subchapter B, State Board of Education: Purchasing and Contracts
Publication in the Texas Register: March 5, 2021
Summary: The SBOE finds that the reasons for adopting Subchapter A continue to exist and readopts the rules. The SBOE received no comments related to the review of Subchapter A. The SBOE proposes an amendment to 19 TAC §30.1 that would update the SBOE petition procedures to allow for electronic submission of a petition authorized under Texas Government Code, §2001.021. The SBOE finds that the reasons for adopting Subchapter B continue to exist and readopts the rules. The SBOE received no comments related to the review of Subchapter B. No changes are necessary as a result of the review.
Please see the TEA website to view State Board of Education rule reviews.
Commissioner of Education Rules
The following rule actions were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the March 5, 2021 issue:
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Financial Accounting Guidelines, §109.5001, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide
Summary: The proposed new rule would adopt by reference the Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG), dated June 2021. The FASRG provides accounting rules for school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and education service centers. The FASRG modules are available electronically on the Texas Education Agency website at https://tea.texas.gov/finance-and-grants/financial-accountability/financial-accountability-system-resource-guide.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 5, 2021
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-April 5, 2021. A form for submitting public comments on proposed commissioner rules is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: June 8, 2021
Please see the TEA website to view proposed commissioner of education rules.
Adopted Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 1, General Provisions, Division 2, Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law, and Division 7, Dispute Resolution
Summary: The adopted revisions reflect changes resulting from state legislation and federal guidance; provide clarification related to the full individual and initial evaluation, contracting for services from non-public day schools, and placement of students with disabilities in off-campus programs; update references to statute and state agency names; and remove expired provisions. The revisions were adopted with changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: March 14, 2021
Please see the TEA website to view adopted commissioner of education rules.
Commissioner of Education Rule Reviews
The following rule review notices were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the March 5, 2021 issue:
Proposed Review of Chapter 101. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposes the review of existing rules in 19 TAC Chapter 101, Assessment, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning the Participation of English Language Learners in State Assessments; Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Grade Advancement and Accelerated Instruction; Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Implementation of the Academic Content Areas Testing Program; Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Substitute Assessments for Graduation; Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning the Statewide Testing Calendar and UIL Participation; and Subchapter FF, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Diagnostic Assessment, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 101, Subchapters AA-FF, continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-April 5, 2021. A form for submitting public comments on commissioner rule reviewis available on the commissioner rule review web page.
Proposed Review of Chapter 109. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposes the review of existing rules in 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Financial Accountability; Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Financial Exigency; and Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 109, Subchapters AA-CC, continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-April 5, 2021. A form for submitting public comments on commissioner rule reviewis available on the commissioner rule review web page.
Please see the TEA website to view commissioner of education rule reviews.
The following rule actions were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the March 5, 2021 issue:
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter A, State Board of Education: General Provisions, §30.1, Petition for Adoption of Rule Changes
Summary: The proposed amendment would update the SBOE petition procedures to allow for electronic submission of a petition authorized under Texas Government Code, §2001.021.
Form: State Board of Education Petition for Adoption of a Rule
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January 2021 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2021. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2021 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter B, Special Purpose School Districts, §61.111, Applicability of State Law to Boys Ranch Independent School District
Summary: The proposed new rule would identify provisions of the Texas Education Code that are not applicable to Boys Ranch Independent School District.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January 2021 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2021. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2021 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter A, Required Curriculum, §74.5, Academic Achievement Record (Transcript)
Summary: The proposed amendment would require documentation of the new graduation requirement that a student complete and submit a free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) or a Texas application for state financial aid (TASFA).
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January 2021 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2021. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2021 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: August 1, 2021
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter C, Adoptions By Reference, §109.41, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide
Summary: The proposed amendment would adopt by reference the updated Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG). The FASRG provides accounting rules for school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and education service centers. The FASRG modules are available electronically on the Texas Education Agency website at https://tea.texas.gov/finance-and-grants/financial-accountability/financial-accountability-system-resource-guide.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January 2021 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2021.The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2021 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Please see the TEA website to view proposed State Board of Education rules.
State Board of Education (SBOE) Rule Reviews
The following rule review notices were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the March 5, 2021 issue:
Proposed Review of Chapter 101. The SBOE proposes the review of existing rules in 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 101, Assessment, Subchapter A, General Provisions; Subchapter B, Implementation of Assessments; and Subchapter C, Local Option, pursuant to TGC, §2001.039. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.
Summary: As required by TGC, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 101, Subchapters A-C, continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-5 p.m. on April 5, 2021. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposed review at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2021 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on SBOE rule review is available on the SBOE rule review web page.
Proposed Review of Chapter 109. The SBOE proposes the review of existing rules in 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter A, Budgeting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Auditing for School Districts; Subchapter B, Texas Education Agency Audit Functions; Subchapter C, Adoption by Reference; and Subchapter D, Uniform Bank Bid or Request for Proposal and Depository Contract, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.
Summary: As required by TGC, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 109, Subchapters A-D, continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-5 p.m. on April 5, 2021. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposed review at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2021 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on SBOE rule review is available on the SBOE rule review web page.
Adopted Review of Chapter 30. The SBOE adopts the review of 19 TAC Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter A, State Board of Education: General Provisions; and Subchapter B, State Board of Education: Purchasing and Contracts
Publication in the Texas Register: March 5, 2021
Summary: The SBOE finds that the reasons for adopting Subchapter A continue to exist and readopts the rules. The SBOE received no comments related to the review of Subchapter A. The SBOE proposes an amendment to 19 TAC §30.1 that would update the SBOE petition procedures to allow for electronic submission of a petition authorized under Texas Government Code, §2001.021. The SBOE finds that the reasons for adopting Subchapter B continue to exist and readopts the rules. The SBOE received no comments related to the review of Subchapter B. No changes are necessary as a result of the review.
Please see the TEA website to view State Board of Education rule reviews.
Commissioner of Education Rules
The following rule actions were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the March 5, 2021 issue:
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Financial Accounting Guidelines, §109.5001, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide
Summary: The proposed new rule would adopt by reference the Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG), dated June 2021. The FASRG provides accounting rules for school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and education service centers. The FASRG modules are available electronically on the Texas Education Agency website at https://tea.texas.gov/finance-and-grants/financial-accountability/financial-accountability-system-resource-guide.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 5, 2021
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-April 5, 2021. A form for submitting public comments on proposed commissioner rules is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: June 8, 2021
Please see the TEA website to view proposed commissioner of education rules.
Adopted Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 1, General Provisions, Division 2, Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law, and Division 7, Dispute Resolution
Summary: The adopted revisions reflect changes resulting from state legislation and federal guidance; provide clarification related to the full individual and initial evaluation, contracting for services from non-public day schools, and placement of students with disabilities in off-campus programs; update references to statute and state agency names; and remove expired provisions. The revisions were adopted with changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: March 14, 2021
Please see the TEA website to view adopted commissioner of education rules.
Commissioner of Education Rule Reviews
The following rule review notices were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the March 5, 2021 issue:
Proposed Review of Chapter 101. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposes the review of existing rules in 19 TAC Chapter 101, Assessment, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning the Participation of English Language Learners in State Assessments; Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Grade Advancement and Accelerated Instruction; Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Implementation of the Academic Content Areas Testing Program; Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Substitute Assessments for Graduation; Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning the Statewide Testing Calendar and UIL Participation; and Subchapter FF, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Diagnostic Assessment, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 101, Subchapters AA-FF, continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-April 5, 2021. A form for submitting public comments on commissioner rule reviewis available on the commissioner rule review web page.
Proposed Review of Chapter 109. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposes the review of existing rules in 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Financial Accountability; Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Financial Exigency; and Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 109, Subchapters AA-CC, continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: March 5, 2021-April 5, 2021. A form for submitting public comments on commissioner rule reviewis available on the commissioner rule review web page.
Please see the TEA website to view commissioner of education rule reviews.
Unforeseen circumstances may delay publication of the agency rules in the Texas Register. The Rules website will be updated to reflect any changes.
