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Adopted Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 2, Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law, and Division 4, Special Education Funding
Summary: The adopted revisions implement House Bill (HB) 2 and Senate Bill (SB) 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, by updating statutory cross references, aligning provisions related to graduation requirements for students receiving special education services and regional day school programs for the deaf, and adding a new section on the noneducational community-based support services grant program. The rules were adopted with changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: April 5, 2026
Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 129, Student Attendance, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules, §129.1031, Reporting Off-Campus Programs
Summary: The adopted amendment clarifies student eligibility and attendance reporting for off-campus programs and expands the list of entities that may provide those programs. The rule was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: April 5, 2026
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