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Career and Technical Education (CTE) Newsletter |
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Public Comment Period for Proposed New Industry-Based Certification (IBC) Evaluation Criteria
The Texas Education Agency has proposed updates to 19 TAC §74.1003, detailing the evaluation criteria for certifications to be included on the 2025-2030 Industry-Based Certification List for Public School Accountability. During the public comment period, from January 10 – February 10, 2025, stakeholders are invited to submit their comments electronically using the public comment form located here: Proposed Commissioner of Education Rules | Texas Education Agency.
- Evaluation Criteria: Certifications must be industry-recognized, attainable by high school students, portable, and serve as a capstone or end-of-program assessment. They must meet specific standards, including being related to occupational performance, independently assessed, and recognized by relevant industry or government bodies. Certifications will be reviewed and updated every five years, starting in 2028.
- Tiering: Industry-based certifications that meet all evaluation criteria are proposed to be categorized into three tiers based on labor market demand, wage earning potential, and skill levels as determined by data from the Texas Workforce Commission and the United States Department of Labor.
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