(a) The rating standards established by the commissioner of education under Texas Education Code (TEC), §§39.052(a) and (b)(1)(A); 39.053; 39.054; 39.0541; 39.0543; 39.0546; 39.0548; 39.055; 39.151; 39.201; 39.2011; 39.202; 39.203; 29.081(e), (e-1), and (e-2); 29.201; 29.202; and 12.104(b)(3)(L), shall be used to evaluate the performance of districts, campuses, and charter schools. The indicators, standards, and procedures used to determine ratings will be annually published in official Texas Education Agency publications. These publications will be widely disseminated and cover the following:(1) indicators, standards, and procedures used to determine district ratings;(2) indicators, standards, and procedures used to determine campus ratings;(3) indicators, standards, and procedures used to determine distinction designations; and(4) procedures for submitting a rating appeal.(b) The process and timeline by which districts, campuses, and charter schools can appeal ratings are based upon the requirements described in the Accountability Ratings Appeals Process and Timeline adopted as a figure in this subsection. This figure supersedes the timelines referenced in Chapter 8 of the 2023 Accountability Manual and 2024 Accountability Manual and applies to all accountability rating appeals from 2023 and beyond until otherwise updated.Attached Graphic(c) Ratings may be revised as a result of investigative activities by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC, §39.003. (d) The specific criteria and calculations used in the accountability manual are established annually by the commissioner and communicated to all school districts and charter schools.(e) The specific criteria and calculations used in the annual accountability manual adopted for prior school years remain in effect for all purposes, including accountability, data standards, and audits, with respect to those school years.