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District review period: April 15 – July 23, 2010

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Identify areas of concern Eliminate unnecessary interference with

district ability to improve student performance

Improve district ability to operate efficiently and effectively

Preserve original intent of rule

Commissioner Rules in 19 TAC Chapters: ◦ 30, 53, 61, 62, 74-76, 89, 95, 97, 100-103, 105, 109, 129,

150, 153, 157, 161, and 176 Any Commissioner’s rules proposed for

adoption Corresponding TEA regulations and

guidance related to Commissioner’s rules

Not eligible: TEKS and other SBOE rules

1. Accountability/assessment/accreditation – Chapters 97, 100, 101, 109

2. Funding/spending regulations/reporting/facilities – Chapters 61, 62, 105, 109, 129

3. Curriculum /Instruction/Programs – Chapters 74, 75, 89, 102

4. Educators – Chapters 150, 153, 102

5. Supplemental/support programs and services - Chapters 61, 75, 76, 89, 103, 176

6. Miscellaneous - Chapters 30, 53,157, 161

Regional stakeholder meetings at each of the 20 ESCs

Associations or groups convene meetings and/or coordinate review

Webinars Individuals

Feedback via web portal

April 15 – July 23 – Review and comments to TEA

July 26 – September 30 – TEA review and analysis

Beginning October 1 – Formal rule changes begin

Must be provided in electronic form

Must be aligned to a Rule number

Must include the following:1. Issue or problem2. Proposed change3. Rationale for change4. Information about respondent

How to find Commissioner’s Rules on web How to determine which are Comm. Rules How to locate references to law Detailed rule sections for each topic Guiding questions for study of rules Rule response/feedback form Timeline Other materials as needed

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/RulesReview/-for information and resources

rulereview@tea.state.tx.us – for questions/comments on process