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TX Educ Code § 37.311 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 37 - Discipline; Law and Order|Subchapter I. Placement of Registered Sex Offenders|Section 37.311. Conference

Sec. 37.311.  CONFERENCE.  (a)  A student or the student's parent or guardian may appeal a decision by a school district board of trustees to place the student in an alternative education program under this subchapter by requesting a conference among the board of trustees, the student's parent or guardian, and the student.  The conference is limited to the factual question of whether the student is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure.(b)  If the school district board of trustees determines at the conclusion of the conference that the student is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure, the student is subject to placement in an alternative education program in the manner provided by this subchapter.(c)  A decision by the board of trustees under this section is final and may not be appealed.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 2532), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1291 (S.B. 6), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Educ Code § 37.312 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 37 - Discipline; Law and Order|Subchapter I. Placement of Registered Sex Offenders|Section 37.312. Liability

Sec. 37.312.  LIABILITY.  This subchapter does not:(1)  waive any liability or immunity of a governmental entity or its officers or employees; or(2)  create any liability for or a cause of action against a governmental entity or its officers or employees.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 2532), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1291 (S.B. 6), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Educ Code § 37.313 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 37 - Discipline; Law and Order|Subchapter I. Placement of Registered Sex Offenders|Section 37.313. Conflicts of Law

Sec. 37.313.  CONFLICTS OF LAW.  To the extent of any conflict between a provision of this subchapter and a provision of Subchapter A, this subchapter prevails.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 2532), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1291 (S.B. 6), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Educ Code § 38.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.002. Immunization Records; Reporting

Sec. 38.002.  IMMUNIZATION RECORDS;  REPORTING.  (a)  Each public school shall keep an individual immunization record during the period of attendance for each student admitted.  The records shall be open for inspection at all reasonable times by the Texas Education Agency or by representatives of local health departments or the Texas Department of Health.(b)  Each public school shall cooperate in transferring students' immunization records to other schools.  Specific approval from students, parents, or guardians is not required before transferring those records.(c)  The Texas Education Agency and the Texas Department of Health shall develop the form for a required annual report of the immunization status of students.  The report shall be submitted by all schools at the time and in the manner indicated in the instructions printed on the form.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 38.0025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.0025. Dissemination of Bacterial Meningitis Information

Sec. 38.0025.  DISSEMINATION OF BACTERIAL MENINGITIS INFORMATION.  (a)  The Department of State Health Services shall prescribe procedures by which each school district shall provide information relating to bacterial meningitis to its students and their parents each school year.  The procedures must ensure that the information is reasonably likely to come to the attention of the parents of each student.  The department shall prescribe the form and content of the information.  The information must cover:(1)  the symptoms of the disease, how it may be diagnosed, and its possible consequences if untreated;(2)  how the disease is transmitted, how it may be prevented, and the relative risk of contracting the disease for primary and secondary school students;(3)  the availability and effectiveness of vaccination against and treatment for the disease, and a brief description of the risks and possible side effects of vaccination; and(4)  sources of additional information regarding the disease, including any appropriate office of the school district and the appropriate office of the department.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1187 (H.B. 3884), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.(c)  A school district, with the written consent of the Department of State Health Services, may provide the information required by this section to its students and their parents by a method different from the method prescribed by the department under Subsection (a) if the department determines that method would be effective in bringing the information to the attention of the parents of each student.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 219, Sec. 2, eff. May 22, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1187 (H.B. 3884), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1187 (H.B. 3884), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 38.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.003. Screening and Treatment for Dyslexia and Related Disorders

Sec. 38.003.  SCREENING AND TREATMENT FOR DYSLEXIA AND RELATED DISORDERS.  (a)  Students enrolling in public schools in this state shall be screened or tested, as appropriate, for dyslexia and related disorders at appropriate times in accordance with a program approved by the State Board of Education.  The program must include screening at the end of the school year of each student in kindergarten and each student in the first grade.(b)  In accordance with the program approved by the State Board of Education, the board of trustees of each school district shall provide for the treatment of any student determined to have dyslexia or a related disorder.(b-1)  Unless otherwise provided by law, a student determined to have dyslexia during screening or testing under Subsection (a) or accommodated because of dyslexia may not be rescreened or retested for dyslexia for the purpose of reassessing the student's need for accommodations until the district reevaluates the information obtained from previous screening or testing of the student.(c)  Subject to Subsection (c-1), the State Board of Education shall adopt any rules and standards necessary to administer this section.(c-1)  The agency by rule shall develop procedures designed to allow the agency to:(1)  effectively audit and monitor and periodically conduct site visits of all school districts to ensure that districts are complying with this section, including the program approved by the State Board of Education under this section;(2)  identify any problems school districts experience in complying with this section, including the program approved by the State Board of Education under this section; and(3)  develop reasonable and appropriate remedial strategies to address school district noncompliance and ensure the purposes of this section are accomplished.(d)  In this section:(1)  "Dyslexia" means a disorder of constitutional origin manifested by a difficulty in learning to read, write, or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural opportunity.(2)  "Related disorders" includes disorders similar to or related to dyslexia, such as developmental auditory imperception, dysphasia, specific developmental dyslexia, developmental dysgraphia, and developmental spelling disability.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 635 (S.B. 866), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1886), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 450 (S.B. 2075), Sec. 3, eff. June 4, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 38.0031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.0031. Classroom Technology Plan for Students With Dyslexia

Sec. 38.0031.  CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY PLAN FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA.  (a)  The agency shall establish a committee to develop a plan for integrating technology into the classroom to help accommodate students with dyslexia.  The plan must:(1)  determine the classroom technologies that are useful and practical in assisting public schools in accommodating students with dyslexia, considering budget constraints of school districts; and(2)  develop a strategy for providing those effective technologies to students.(b)  The agency shall provide the plan and information about the availability and benefits of the technologies identified under Subsection (a)(1) to school districts.(c)  A member of the committee established under Subsection (a) is not entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by the member under this section unless agency funds are available for that purpose.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 635 (S.B. 866), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 38.0032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.0032. Dyslexia Training Opportunities

Sec. 38.0032.  DYSLEXIA TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. (a) The agency shall annually develop a list of training opportunities regarding dyslexia that satisfy the requirements of Section 21.054(b).  The list of training opportunities must include at least one opportunity that is available online.(b)  A training opportunity included in the list developed under Subsection (a) must:(1)  comply with the knowledge and practice standards of an international organization on dyslexia; and(2)  enable an educator to:(A)  understand and recognize dyslexia; and(B)  implement instruction that is systematic, explicit, and evidence-based to meet the educational needs of a student with dyslexia.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1044 (H.B. 1886), Sec. 6, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Educ Code § 38.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.004. Child Abuse Reporting and Programs

Sec. 38.004.  CHILD ABUSE REPORTING AND PROGRAMS.  (a)  The agency shall develop a policy governing the reports of child abuse or neglect, including reports related to the trafficking of a child under Section 20A.02(a)(5), (6), (7), or (8), Penal Code, as required by Chapter 261, Family Code, for school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and their employees.  The policy must provide for cooperation with law enforcement child abuse investigations without the consent of the child's parents if necessary, including investigations by the Department of Family and Protective Services.  The policy must require each school district and open-enrollment charter school employee to report child abuse or neglect, including the trafficking of a child under Section 20A.02(a)(5) or (7), Penal Code, in the manner required by Chapter 261, Family Code.  Each school district and open-enrollment charter school shall adopt the policy.(a-1)  The agency shall:(1)  maintain on the agency Internet website a list of links to websites that provide information regarding the prevention of child abuse; and(2)  develop and periodically update a training program on prevention of child abuse that a school district may use for staff development.(b)  Each school district shall provide child abuse antivictimization programs in elementary and secondary schools.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 561 (S.B. 1456), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 592 (S.B. 939), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 332 (H.B. 10), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 38.0042 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.0042. Posting Child Abuse Hotline Telephone Number

Sec. 38.0042.  POSTING CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE TELEPHONE NUMBER.  (a)  Each public school and open-enrollment charter school shall post in a clearly visible location in a public area of the school that is readily accessible to students a sign in English and in Spanish that contains the toll-free telephone number operated by the Department of Family and Protective Services to receive reports of child abuse or neglect.(b)  The commissioner may adopt rules relating to the size and location of the sign required by Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 592 (S.B. 939), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Educ Code § 38.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.005. Protective Eye Devices in Public Schools

Sec. 38.005.  PROTECTIVE EYE DEVICES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.  Each teacher and student must wear industrial-quality eye-protective devices in appropriate situations as determined by school district policy.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 38.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.006. E-Cigarettes and Tobacco Products on School Property

Sec. 38.006.  E-CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.  (a)  In this section, "e-cigarette" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.081, Health and Safety Code.(b)  The board of trustees of a school district shall:(1)  prohibit smoking or using e-cigarettes or tobacco products at a school-related or school-sanctioned activity on or off school property;(2)  prohibit students from possessing e-cigarettes or tobacco products at a school-related or school-sanctioned activity on or off school property; and(3)  ensure that school personnel enforce the policies on school property.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 181 (S.B. 97), Sec. 38, eff. October 1, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 38.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.007. Alcohol-Free School Zones

Sec. 38.007.  ALCOHOL-FREE SCHOOL ZONES.  (a)  The board of trustees of a school district shall prohibit the use of alcoholic beverages at a school-related or school-sanctioned activity on or off school property.(a-1)  This section does not apply to a performing arts facility leased to a nonprofit organization for an event as provided by Section 11.179.(b)  The board of trustees of a school district shall attempt to provide a safe alcohol-free environment to students coming to or going from school.  The board of trustees may cooperate with local law enforcement officials and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in attempting to provide this environment and in enforcing Sections 101.75, 109.33, and 109.59, Alcoholic Beverage Code.  Additionally, the board, if a majority of the area of a district is located in a municipality with a population of 900,000 or more, may petition the commissioners court of the county in which the district is located or the governing board of an incorporated city or town in which the district is located to adopt a 1,000-foot zone under Section 109.33, Alcoholic Beverage Code.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 834 (H.B. 2633), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 38.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.008. Posting of Steroid Law Notice

Sec. 38.008.  POSTING OF STEROID LAW NOTICE.  Each school in a school district in which there is a grade level of seven or higher shall post in a conspicuous location in the school gymnasium and each other place in a building where physical education classes are conducted the following notice:Anabolic steroids are for medical use only.  State law prohibits possessing, dispensing, delivering, or administering an anabolic steroid in any manner not allowed by state law.  State law provides that body building, muscle enhancement, or the increase of muscle bulk or strength through the use of an anabolic steroid or human growth hormone by a person who is in good health is not a valid medical purpose.  Only a medical doctor may prescribe an anabolic steroid or human growth hormone for a person.  A violation of state law concerning anabolic steroids or human growth hormones is a criminal offense punishable by confinement in jail or imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.050, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Educ Code § 38.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.009. Access to Medical Records

Sec. 38.009.  ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS.  (a)  A school administrator, nurse, or teacher is entitled to access to a student's medical records maintained by the school district for reasons determined by district policy.(b)  A school administrator, nurse, or teacher who views medical records under this section shall maintain the confidentiality of those medical records.(c)  This section does not authorize a school administrator, nurse, or teacher to require a student to be tested to determine the student's medical condition or status.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 38.0095 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.0095. Parental Access to Medical Records

Sec. 38.0095.  PARENTAL ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS.  (a)  A parent or guardian of a student is entitled to access to the student's medical records maintained by a school district.(b)  On request of a student's parent or guardian, the school district shall provide a copy of the student's medical records to the parent or guardian.  The district may not impose a charge for providing the copy that exceeds the charge authorized by Section 552.261, Government Code, for providing a copy of public information.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1418, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1999.|
TX Educ Code § 38.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.010. Outside Counselors

Sec. 38.010.  OUTSIDE COUNSELORS.  (a)  A school district or school district employee may not refer a student to an outside counselor for care or treatment of a chemical dependency or an emotional or psychological condition unless the district:(1)  obtains prior written consent for the referral from the student's parent;(2)  discloses to the student's parent any relationship between the district and the outside counselor;(3)  informs the student and the student's parent of any alternative public or private source of care or treatment reasonably available in the area;(4)  requires the approval of appropriate school district personnel before a student may be referred for care or treatment or before a referral is suggested as being warranted;  and(5)  specifically prohibits any disclosure of a student record that violates state or federal law.(b)  In this section, "parent" includes a managing conservator or guardian.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 38.0101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle G - Safe Schools|Chapter 38 - Health and Safety|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 38.0101. Authority to Employ or Contract With Nonphysician Mental Health Professional

Sec. 38.0101.  AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY OR CONTRACT WITH NONPHYSICIAN MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.  (a)  A school district may employ or contract with one or more nonphysician mental health professionals.(b)  In this section, "nonphysician mental health professional" means:(1)  a psychologist licensed to practice in this state and designated as a health-service provider;(2)  a registered nurse with a master's or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing;(3)  a licensed clinical social worker;(4)  a professional counselor licensed to practice in this state; or(5)  a marriage and family therapist licensed to practice in this state.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 352 (H.B. 18), Sec. 1.12, eff. December 1, 2019.|