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(a) The legislature recognizes that compliance with this subchapter is an imperative public necessity. Therefore, in accordance with the policy of the state, the agency shall evaluate the effectiveness of programs under this subchapter based on the achievement indicators adopted under Section 39.053(c), including the results of assessment instruments. The agency may combine evaluations under this section with federal accountability measures concerning emergent bilingual students.
(b) The areas to be monitored shall include:
(1) program content and design;
(2) program coverage;
(3) identification procedures;
(4) classification procedures;
(5) staffing;
(6) learning materials;
(7) testing materials;
(8) reclassification of students for either entry into regular classes conducted exclusively in English or reentry into a bilingual education or special education program; and
(9) activities of the language proficiency assessment committees.
(c) Not later than the 30th day after the date of an on-site monitoring inspection, the agency shall report its findings to the school district or open-enrollment charter school and to the division of accreditation.
(d) The agency shall notify a school district or open-enrollment charter school found in noncompliance in writing, not later than the 30th day after the date of the on-site monitoring. The district or open-enrollment charter school shall take immediate corrective action.
(e) If a school district or open-enrollment charter school fails to satisfy appropriate standards adopted by the commissioner for purposes of Subsection (a), the agency shall apply sanctions, which may include the removal of accreditation, loss of foundation school funds, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Education Code - EDUC § 29.062. Compliance - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/education-code/educ-sect-29-062/
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