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TITLE 19 EDUCATION
PART 7STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
CHAPTER 228REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER BAPPROVAL OF EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
RULE §228.17Limitations on Educator Preparation Program Amendments
ISSUE 05/17/2024
ACTION Final/Adopted
Preamble Texas Admin Code Rule

(a)An educator preparation program (EPP) that is rated Accredited or Accredited-Not Rated may amend its program, provided the program informs Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff of any amendments 60 days prior to implementing the amendments. An EPP must submit notification of a proposed amendment to its program on a letter signed by the EPP's legal authority or representative that explains the amendment, details the rationale for changes, and includes documents relevant to the amendment.

(b)An EPP that is not rated Accredited or Accredited-Not Rated may amend its program, provided the program informs TEA staff of any amendments 120 days prior to implementing the amendments. An EPP must submit notification of a proposed amendment on a letter signed by the EPP's legally authorized agent or representative that explains the amendment, details the rationale for changes, and includes documents relevant to the amendment. The EPP shall be notified in writing of the approval or denial of its proposal within 60 days following the receipt of the notification by TEA staff.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on April 29, 2024

TRD-202401895

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Rulemaking

State Board for Educator Certification

Effective date: September 1, 2024

Proposal publication date: December 29, 2023

For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497



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