TEA Will Offer Free Learning Management System to Texas Schools for Two Years to Help Bolster Remote and Classroom Instruction — This new offering will save school systems up to $40M, and reduce total taxpayer cost up to $22M AUSTIN, Texas – July 30, 2020 – The Texas Education Agency … Read More
SHARS Telehealth Services Extended
On July 30, 2020, HHSC announced that telehealth flexibilities have been extended through October 23, 2020 unless the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services ends the public health emergency earlier. If the public health emergency ends earlier, HHSC will provide additional information. Therefore, some SHARS services may be delivered … Read More
July 2020 TEA Special Education Updates and Links
Reminders and Updates from TEA During the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, LEAs must make reasonable efforts to provide the student with the services required by the student’s IEP. If there are services, accommodations, and modifications required by the student’s IEP that cannot be provided during this time, the student’s ARD committee … Read More
TEA Issues 20-21 Safe Return Guidelines for Texas Schools
TEA Issues Comprehensive Guidelines for a Safe Return to On-Campus Instruction for the 2020-21 School Year Agency to Ensure Remote Instruction is Available to All Who Need It or Request It AUSTIN, Texas – July 7, 2020 – TEA announced comprehensive guidelines for students to return to school, prioritizing their … Read More
SY2019-2020 Bus Accident Report Survey
TEA Request for Information The TEA has created a web-based survey to use in reporting bus accident information. The survey will be open through August 31. The survey, as well as a PDF that allows you to preview the survey questions, is available on the TEA Bus Accident Reporting System web … Read More
SHARS Telehealth Services: IEP and Parental Consents
SHARS Services Provided Through Telemedicine or Telehealth If a school that participates in SHARS provides instruction to a Medicaid-eligible student, the school may seek Medicaid reimbursement for SHARS services delivered through telemedicine or telehealth, assuming all other SHARS program requirements are met. HHSC will allow reimbursement for the following SHARS … Read More
Planning for the Oct-Dec ’20 RMTS Participant List
Upcoming O-D ’20 RMTS Participant List The team at Onward is excited about the 2020-2021 school year and we are ready to start planning. Districts participating in the school-based Medicaid programs must submit a Participant List (PL) each quarter to stay active in the SHARS and/or MAC programs. The RMTS … Read More
The Top 8 Findings During TEA SHARS Audits.
Significant Findings in 2019-2020 TEA SHARS Audits TEA conducted on-site and desk reviews during the 2019-2020 school year. Some common areas for growth are listed below: 1. Though not required, written district SHARS procedures support an effective program. 2. Third Party Liability (TPL) should be understood by staff responsible for … Read More
Planning for SHARS in the 2020-2021 School Year
SHARS: Starting 2020-2021 Services As districts prepare to begin a new school year, SHARS implementation requires attention and preparation. Below are general SHARS tips to keep in mind: Targeted Parent Consent and Notification Parental consent for SHARS billing is required. The rules have not changed. Signed written parental consent must … Read More
Be Heard! Respond to HHSC’s SHARS and MAC Voluntary Surveys – Deadline Tomorrow!
Don’t miss your chance to give feedback to HHSC regarding SHARS & MAC SHARS Enrollment Process Survey HHSC’s voluntary survey for SHARS school districts to communicate their experience with the SHARS enrollment process and other program-related items will be closing tomorrow, June 25th, 2020. Please respond to each question and … Read More