1. (a) A dual language immersion program model shall address all curriculum requirements specified in Chapter 74, Subchapter A, of this title (relating to Required Curriculum) to include foundation and enrichment areas, English language proficiency standards, and college and career readiness standards.
2. (b) A dual language immersion program model shall be a full-time program of academic instruction in English and another language.
3. (c) A dual language immersion program model shall provide equitable resources in English and the additional program language whenever possible.
4. (d) A minimum of 50% of instructional time shall be provided in the language other than English for the duration of the program.

5. (e) Implementation shall:

   1. (1) begin at prekindergarten or kindergarten, as applicable;
   2. (2) continue without interruption incrementally through the elementary grades; and
   3. (3) consider expansion to middle school and high school whenever possible.
6. (f) A dual language immersion program model shall be developmentally appropriate and based on current best practices identified in research.

Source Note:The provisions of this §89.1227 adopted to be effective May 28, 2012, 37 TexReg 3822; amended to be effective July 15, 2018, 43 TexReg 4731.