School systems in Texas are responsible for ensuring compliance with both state and federal statutes regarding the process for serving emergent bilingual students, the provision of equal educational access to other program service, and the implementation of linguistic knowledge and skills students must demonstrate.

Bilingual Education and Special Language Programs Bilingual Education and Special Language Programs

Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 29.051-29.066 holds the requirements as stated in law for bilingual education, special language programs, and other educational services for students across the state.

Commissioner's Rules: State Plan for Educating EB Students Commissioner's Rules: State Plan for Educating EB Students

The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 89.1201-89.1265 holds the state rules governing bilingual education and ESL program requirements, including identification, placement, services, and reclassification of emergent bilingual students.

English Language Proficiency Standards English Language Proficiency Standards

TAC Chapter 120 holds state standards that support English language development across listening, speaking, reading, and writing for emergent bilingual students.

Accountability

Guidance and resources to support accountability processes for emergent bilingual student programs, including state and federal reporting, academic progress monitoring, and compliance with program requirements.


ESSA Reporting & Guidance

Resources to support ESSA reporting requirements for emergent bilingual students, including federal program guidance, data submission expectations, accountability indicators, and compliance responsibilities for LEAs.


Funding

Information to support school systems in planning, managing, and documenting funds used to provide effective programs and services for emergent bilingual students.


Contact Information

Find TEA program links and regional ESC contacts to help connect school systems with the appropriate support for emergent bilingual programs and compliance questions.