Opinion No.

Mr. W.N. Kirby Commissioner of Education Texas Education Agency 201 E. Eleventh Street Austin, Texas 78701

Re: Whether regulations adopted by the State Board of Education implementing teaching competency examinations comply with the requirements of section 13.047(g) of the Education Code

Dear Mr. Kirby:

You have requested our opinion in regard to certain proposed procedures for validating alternative examinations for teacher certification under section 13.047(g) of the Education Code. Chapter 13 of the Education Code provides for the certification of teachers within the state. Section 13.032…