(a) Upon determining a need, the commissioner of education shall issue a public notice informing publishers of the opportunity to submit instructional materials to be considered for adoption.     
      (b) At a minimum, the public notice shall contain the following:      
        (1) specifications for essential knowledge and skills in each subject for which materials may be submitted;       
        (2) instructions regarding the process publishers must follow to submit materials for consideration;       
        (3) information regarding the technical standards of the Rehabilitation Act, §508; and       
        (4) a schedule of adoption procedures.       
      (c) The request for instructional materials shall require coverage of specific essential knowledge and skills a designated number of times.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §66.1013 adopted to be effective November 21, 2010, 35 TexReg 10220; amended to be effective July 23, 2012, 37 TexReg 5413; amended to be effective May 8, 2017, 42 TexReg 2405