(a) A dual language immersion program should be designed to produce students with a demonstrated mastery, in both English and one other language, of the required curriculum under § 28.002(a).
(b) The commissioner by rule shall adopt:
(1) minimum requirements for a dual language immersion program implemented by a school district;
(2) standards for evaluating:
(A) the success of a dual language immersion program; and
(B) the performance of schools that implement a dual language immersion program; and
(3) standards for recognizing:
(A) schools that offer an exceptional dual language immersion program; and
(B) students who successfully complete a dual language immersion program.

(c) A school district may implement a dual language immersion program in a manner and at elementary grade levels consistent with rules adopted by the commissioner under this section.