Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 19. EDUCATION |
PART 7. STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION |
CHAPTER 232. GENERAL CERTIFICATION PROVISIONS |
SUBCHAPTER A. CERTIFICATE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
SECTION 232.17. Pre-Approved Continuing Professional Education Provider or Sponsor
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(a) The following entities may provide and/or sponsor continuing professional education (CPE) activities and must comply with the provisions of §232.21 of this title (relating to Provider Requirements). Pre-approved providers include: (1) State Board for Educator Certification; (2) Texas Education Agency; (3) accredited institutions of higher education that at the time were accredited or otherwise approved by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; (4) regional education service centers; (5) Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. To be creditable toward CPE requirements, school district in-service and/or staff development activities must be developed, approved, and conducted in accordance with the Texas Education Code, §21.451; (6) private schools, as defined in §230.1 of this title (relating to Definitions); and (7) professional membership associations or non-profits that have offered professional development in Texas for at least five years and have tax-exempt status under 26 United States Code, §501(c)(3)-(6), or a state association affiliated with a national association with tax-exempt status. (b) If private companies, entities, and individuals provide CPE activities on behalf of a pre-approved provider, the pre-approved provider is responsible for ensuring compliance with quality and documentation requirements of §232.21 of this title. Source Note: The provisions of this §232.17 adopted to be effective August 12, 2012, 37 TexReg 5764; amended to be effective August 28, 2016, 41 TexReg 6195; amended to be effective August 6, 2020, 45 TexReg 5345