Texas Administrative Code
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

Universal Citation: 19 TX Admin Code § 232.17

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(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.

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