Legislative news and contacts
TDEA is dedicated to being an informational resource to its members as well as a proactive organization for dance education. As such, TDEA strives to continually update its members on legislative actions that affect them in their profession. Please refer to the following resources regarding updates in dance education.| Links to Resources | Additional Resources |
| TEKS Article by Tom Waggoner | |
| Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Dance | http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter117/index.html |
| K-8 Guidelines for Dance | http://www.cedfa.org/wp-content/uploads/K-8-FINAL-Texas-Dance-Guidelines.pdf |
| CEDFA Dance Curriculum Framework | http://www.cedfa.org/teaching/curriculum/danceframework.pdf |
| 2011-2012 State Graduation Requirements | |
| For more iformation on rules regarding extra-curricular activities: | |
| TAC Chapter 76 Extracurricular Activites | - link coming soon |
| Subchapter AA Commisioner's Rules | http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter076/ch076aa.html |
| Extra-Curricular Activity Athletic Safety Training | http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter076/ch076aa.html#76.1003 |
| TEA approved Innovative Courses | http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=6079 |