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BE/ESL Waivers

All applications are due on or before November 1, 2022. Submit the completed application (Excel file) and the Alternative Language Program/Recruiting Activities Form (PDF) to TEA as attachments in an email to: BilingualExceptions_ESLWaivers@tea.texas.gov. (Notice the underscore after the word Exceptions in the email address.) 

Filing a Bilingual Education Exception and/or ESL Waiver

Visit the TEA Bilingual Education Exception and ESL Waiver Resources web page to access the full application and instructions. Bilingual education exceptions and ESL waivers are due each year on November 1st.

Instructions for Filing Waivers

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