19 Tex. Admin. Code § 227.101 - Purpose
(a) This subchapter provides rules for the
implementation of a preliminary criminal history evaluation as provided in the
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 53, Subchapter D.
(b) The following words, terms, and phrases,
when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1)
Criminal history--Criminal history record information that relates to
convictions and deferred adjudications.
(2) Ineligibility--Unsuitability for
certification, based on any of the grounds described in §
249.12(b) of
this title (relating to Administrative Denial; Appeal), as determined by the
Texas Education Agency staff.
(3)
Reasonably available--Provided in writing to Texas Education Agency staff by a
requestor.
(4) Requestor--A person
making a request for preliminary criminal history evaluation pursuant to this
subchapter.
(5) Texas Education
Agency staff--Staff of the Texas Education Agency assigned by the commissioner
of education to perform the State Board for Educator Certification's
administrative functions and services.
(c) A person who is enrolled or planning to
enroll in a State Board for Educator Certification-approved educator
preparation program or planning to take a certification examination may request
a preliminary criminal history evaluation letter regarding the person's
potential ineligibility for certification due to a conviction or deferred
adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense.
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