November 2025 SBOE General Meeting
OFFICIAL AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
AUSTIN, TEXAS
November 21, 2025
8:45 a.m.
Barbara Jordan Building, Room 2.034
1601 N. Congress Avenue
Student Performance
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
State Board of Education, September 12, 2025
1. Resolutions
Resolution honoring the winners of the 2025 National History Day Contest
Public testimony – The procedures for public testimony at State Board of Education committee meetings and general board meetings are provided in SBOE Operating Rules.
Any agenda item may be placed on the Consent Agenda by any State Board of Education committee.
COMMITTEE OF THE FULL BOARD
3. Consideration of Instructional Materials Offered for Approval Under IMRA Cycle 2025
The agency issued the Request for Instructional Materials (RFIM) in December 2025, calling for instructional materials for full-subject, tier-one instructional materials for K–6 English and Spanish mathematics; 7–12 English mathematics; K–6 English and Spanish language arts and reading (ELAR and SLAR); partial-subject, tier-one instructional materials for K–3 English and Spanish phonics; and supplemental materials for K–6 English and Spanish mathematics and 7–12 English mathematics. All materials submitted in response to RFIM 2025 were reviewed for standards alignment, factual errors, quality and suitability in summer 2025. This item provides an opportunity for the State Board of Education (SBOE) to receive the final report from the commissioner of education on materials under consideration for Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) Cycle 2025 and vote to take action on instructional materials as outlined in Texas Education Code (TEC), §31.022. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §31.022, and §31.023. TEC, §31.022, requires the SBOE to review instructional materials that have been provided to the board by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) under TEC, §31.023. TEC, §31.023, requires the commissioner of education to establish, in consultation with and with the approval of the SBOE, a process for the annual review of instructional materials by TEA. In conducting a review under this section, TEA must use a rubric developed by TEA in consultation with and approved by the SBOE.
4. Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Review and Approval of Instructional Materials, Subchapter B, State Review and Approval, §67.27, IMRA Reviewers: Eligibility and Appointment
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 67, State Review and Approval of Instructional Materials, Subchapter B, State Review and Approval, §67.27, IMRA Reviewers: Eligibility and Appointment. The proposed amendment would update the requirements for suitability reviewers and the process for the appointment and selection of suitability reviewers. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§31.003(a), 31.022, and 31.023. TEC, §31.003(a), permits the State Board of Education (SBOE) to adopt rules for the adoption, requisition, distribution, care, use, and disposal of instructional materials. TEC, §31.022, requires the SBOE to review instructional materials that have been provided to the board by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) under TEC, §31.023. TEC, §31.023, requires the commissioner of education to establish, in consultation with and with the approval of the SBOE, a process for the annual review of instructional materials by TEA. In conducting a review under this section, TEA must use a rubric developed by TEA in consultation with and approved by the SBOE.
5. Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter B, High School, and Subchapter N, Law and Public Service
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization proposed new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter B, High School, §127.16, and Subchapter N, Law and Public Service, §§127.752, 127.753, 127.756, and 127.757. The proposed new rules would add new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) developed by subject matter experts convened by the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) and Collin College that are needed for completion of career and technical education programs of study. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC),§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a), (c), (n), and (o); and 28.025(a) and (b-17).
6. Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education; Subchapter F, Business, Marketing, and Finance; Subchapter J, Health Science; Subchapter O, Manufacturing
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter F, Business, Marketing, and Finance; Subchapter J, Health Science; and Subchapter O, Manufacturing. The proposed new rules would add new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) developed by subject matter experts convened by the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) and Educational Service Center (ESC) Region 4 that are needed for completion of career and technical education (CTE) programs of study. No changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code, §§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a), (c), (n), and (o); and 28.025(a) and (b-17).
COMMITTEE ON INSTRUCTION
7. Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter A, Gifted/Talented Education, §89.1 Student Identification
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter A, Gifted/Talented Education, §89.1, Student Identification. The proposed amendment would ensure that a district's identification of gifted and talented students complies with all legal requirements and federal and state law. No changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§29.121, 29.122, 29.123, 39.236, and 48.109. TEC, §29.121, establishes the definition of a gifted and talented student. TEC, §29.122, establishes that each school district shall adopt a process for identifying and serving gifted and talented students. TEC, §29.123, establishes that the State Board of Education (SBOE) shall develop and update a state plan for the education of gifted and talented students to guide school districts. TEC, §39.236, establishes criteria for the commissioner to adopt standards to evaluate school district programs for gifted and talented students. TEC, §48.109, establishes criteria for utilizing the gifted and talented student allotment funds.
8. Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter C, Other Provisions, §74.27, Innovative Courses and Programs
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter C, Other Provisions, §74.27, Innovative Courses and Programs. The proposed amendment would update the process for review and approval of proposed innovative courses and sunset of existing courses and would update requirements for implementation of approved innovative courses. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(f).
9. Consideration of Instructional Materials Contracts Not in Compliance
This item provides an opportunity for the committee and board to consider terminating instructional materials contracts with publishers out of compliance from Proclamations 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2024 and remove the respective products from the list of adopted instructional materials. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§31.003, 31.026, and 31.151(a)(11). TEC, §31.003, permits the State Board of Education (SBOE) to adopt rules for the adoption, requisition, distribution, care, use, and disposal of instructional materials. TEC, §31.026, requires the SBOE to execute contracts with publishers of adopted materials that specify a price fixed for the term of the contract that does not exceed the lowest price paid by any other state or any school or school district. TEC, §31.151(a)(11), requires publishers to comply with contractual standard terms and conditions adopted by the SBOE for the procurement of instructional materials.
COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL INITIATIVES
10. Review of Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, Accountability System for Education Preparation Program Procedures, Subchapter B, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Accreditation Statuses, Subchapter C, Accreditation Sanctions, and Subchapter F, Required Fees
This item provides the State Board of Education (SBOE) an opportunity to review the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rule actions that would adopt the proposed amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, Accountability System for Education Preparation Program Procedures, Subchapter B, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Accreditation Statuses, Subchapter C, Accreditation Sanctions, and Subchapter F, Required Fees. Chapter 229 establishes the performance standards and procedures for educator preparation program (EPP) accountability. The proposed amendments would provide for adjustments to the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual; would clarify and streamline language and definitions; would provide an updated approach for the implementation of the student growth indicator; would provide additional flexibility for small programs; would clarify closure procedures; and would include technical updates. The statutory authority for the SBOE to review rules that the SBEC proposes to adopt is Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.042. The statutory authority for 19 TAC Chapter 229 is TEC, §§21.041(a), (b)(1), and (d); 21.043(b) and (c); 21.0441(c) and (d); 21.0443; 21.045; 21.0451; and 21.0452.
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Information Materials
1. State Board of Education Operating Rules (amended January 28, 2025)
Operating Rules | State Board of Education
2. 2025-2029 Rule Review Plan for State Board of Education Rules
2025-2029 Rule Review Plan for State Board of Education Rules | State Board of Education