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State Board of Education Rules
Special education related SBOE rules can be found in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 19, Chapter 89. Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter D: Special Education Services and Settings.

State Board of Education Rules (Adobe Acrobat PDF Version)

Other Sections of SBOE Rules related to Special Education

Chapter 101. Assessment, Subchapter A. General Provisions

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Last Reviewed: October 1, 2007 | Created: April 10, 2002

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