SECTION 231.53. Speech, Grades 6-8

An assignment in a departmentalized classroom for Speech, Grades 6-8, for a holder of a valid elementary, secondary, or all-level certificate is allowed with one of the following certificates.

(1) All-Level Speech Communications/Theatre Arts (Prekindergarten-Grade 12).

(2) All-Level Speech and Drama.

(3) Elementary Speech.

(4) Elementary Speech Communications (Grades 1-8).

(5) Elementary teacher certificate plus 12 semester credit hours in speech.

(6) Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8--English Language Arts, Composite. This assignment includes at least six semester credit hours in speech.

(7) Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8--Speech Communications.

(8) Junior High School or High School--English Language Arts, Composite. This assignment includes at least six semester credit hours in speech.

(9) Junior High School or High School--Speech.

(10) Junior High School or High School--Speech and Drama.

(11) Secondary English Language Arts, Composite (Grades 6-12). This assignment includes at least six semester credit hours in speech.

(12) Secondary Speech Communications (Grades 6-12).

(13) Secondary or all-level teacher certificate plus 12 semester credit hours in speech.

(14) Speech: Grades 7-12 (Grades 7 and 8 only).

(15) Speech: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only).

Source Note: The provisions of this §231.53 adopted to be effective August 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 5076