Texas Implements New Special Education Rule Amendments for 2026-2027 School Year

Several Commissioner of Education rule amendments, effective October 4, 2026, are being implemented for the 2026-2027 school year in Texas. These changes, enacted by the 89th Texas Legislature, include updates to eligibility criteria for Intellectual Disability, revised Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee membership requirements, and new documentation requirements for dyslexia and dysgraphia in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).