reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
TX Educ Code § 31.081 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 31 - Instructional Materials|Subchapter B. -2. Instructional Materials Web Portal|Section 31.081. Instructional Materials Web Portal

Sec. 31.081.  INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS WEB PORTAL.  (a)  The commissioner shall develop and maintain a web portal to assist school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in selecting instructional materials under Section 31.101.(b)  The web portal must include general information such as price, computer system requirements, and any other relevant specifications for each instructional material:(1)  on the instructional materials list, including the list adopted under Section 31.0231; or(2)  submitted by a publisher for inclusion in the web portal.(c)  The commissioner by rule shall establish the procedure by which a publisher may submit instructional materials for inclusion in the web portal.(d)  The commissioner shall use a competitive process to contract for the development of the web portal.(e)  The commissioner shall use money in the state instructional materials and technology fund to pay any expenses associated with the web portal.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 581 (S.B. 810), Sec. 27, eff. June 9, 2017.Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 705 (H.B. 3526), Sec. 17, eff. June 12, 2017.Reenacted by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 5.018, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 31.082 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 31 - Instructional Materials|Subchapter B. -2. Instructional Materials Web Portal|Section 31.082. Quality of Instructional Materials Submitted by Publisher

Sec. 31.082.  QUALITY OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SUBMITTED BY PUBLISHER.  (a)  The commissioner shall contract with a private entity to conduct an independent analysis of each instructional material submitted by a publisher for inclusion in the web portal developed under Section 31.081.  The analysis must:(1)  evaluate the quality of the material; and(2)  determine the extent to which the material covers the essential knowledge and skills identified under Section 28.002 for the subject and grade level for which the material is intended to be used, including an identification of:(A)  each of the essential knowledge and skills for the subject and grade level or levels covered by the material; and(B)  the percentage of the essential knowledge and skills for the subject and grade level or levels covered by the material.(b)  The commissioner shall include in the web portal developed under Section 31.081 the results of each analysis conducted under Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 581 (S.B. 810), Sec. 27, eff. June 9, 2017.Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 705 (H.B. 3526), Sec. 17, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Educ Code § 31.083 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 31 - Instructional Materials|Subchapter B. -2. Instructional Materials Web Portal|Section 31.083. Instructional Materials Repository

Sec. 31.083.  INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS REPOSITORY.  (a)  The commissioner shall include in the web portal developed under Section 31.081 a repository of open education resource instructional materials and other electronic instructional materials that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools may access at no cost.(b)  A publisher may submit instructional materials for inclusion in the repository.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 581 (S.B. 810), Sec. 27, eff. June 9, 2017.|
TX Educ Code § 31.084 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 31 - Instructional Materials|Subchapter B. -2. Instructional Materials Web Portal|Section 31.084. Rules

Sec. 31.084.  RULES.  The commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 581 (S.B. 810), Sec. 27, eff. June 9, 2017.Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 705 (H.B. 3526), Sec. 17, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Educ Code § 31.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 31 - Instructional Materials|Subchapter C. Local Operations|Section 31.102. Title and Custody

Sec. 31.102.  TITLE AND CUSTODY.  (a)  Each instructional material purchased as provided by this chapter for a school district or an open-enrollment charter school is the property of the district or school.(b)  Subsection (a) applies to electronic instructional material only to the extent of any applicable licensing agreement.(c)  The board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school shall distribute printed instructional material to students in the manner that the board or governing body determines is most effective and economical.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 51, eff. July 19, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 31.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 31 - Instructional Materials|Subchapter C. Local Operations|Section 31.103. Instructional Material Requisitions

Sec. 31.103.  INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL REQUISITIONS.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6, Sec. 67(10), eff. July 19, 2011.(b)  A school district or open-enrollment charter school shall make a requisition for instructional material using the online requisition program maintained by the commissioner.  The publisher or manufacturer shall fill a requisition approved by the agency.(c)  In making a requisition under this section, a school district or open-enrollment charter school may requisition instructional materials on the list adopted under Section 31.023 for grades above the grade level in which a student is enrolled.(d)  A school district or open-enrollment charter school that selects open education resource instructional material shall requisition a sufficient number of printed copies for use by students unable to access the instructional material electronically unless the district or school provides to each student:(1)  electronic access to the instructional material at no cost to the student; or(2)  printed copies of the portion of the instructional material that will be used in the course.(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6, Sec. 67(10), eff. July 19, 2011.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 129, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 805, Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 201, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 679 (H.B. 2488), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 52, eff. July 19, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 53, eff. July 19, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 67(10), eff. July 19, 2011.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 581 (S.B. 810), Sec. 29, eff. June 9, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 597 (S.B. 668), Sec. 1.08, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 31.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 31 - Instructional Materials|Subchapter C. Local Operations|Section 31.105. Sale or Disposal of Instructional Materials and Technological Equipment

Sec. 31.105.  SALE OR DISPOSAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The board of trustees of a school district or governing body of an open-enrollment charter school may sell printed instructional materials on the date the instructional material is discontinued for use in the public schools by the State Board of Education or the commissioner.  The board of trustees or governing body may also sell electronic instructional materials and technological equipment owned by the district or school.  Any funds received by a district or school from a sale authorized by this subsection must be used to purchase instructional materials and technological equipment allowed under Section 31.0211.(b)  The board of trustees of a school district or governing body of an open-enrollment charter school shall determine how the district or school will dispose of discontinued printed instructional materials, electronic instructional materials, and technological equipment.(c)  The board of trustees of a school district or governing body of an open-enrollment charter school may dispose of printed instructional material before the date the instructional material is discontinued for use in the public schools by the State Board of Education if the board of trustees or governing body determines that the instructional material is not needed by the district or school and the board of trustees or governing body does not reasonably expect that the instructional material will be needed.  A district or school must notify the commissioner of any instructional material the district or school disposes of under this subsection.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 55, eff. July 19, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 31.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 31 - Instructional Materials|Subchapter C. Local Operations|Section 31.106. Use of Local Funds

Sec. 31.106.  USE OF LOCAL FUNDS.  In addition to any instructional material selected under this chapter, a school district or open-enrollment charter school may use local funds to purchase any instructional materials.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 56, eff. July 19, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 31.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 31 - Instructional Materials|Subchapter D. Administrative Penalties and Penal Provisions|Section 31.152. Accepting Rebate on Instructional Materials or Technological Equipment

Sec. 31.152.  ACCEPTING REBATE ON INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS OR TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT.  (a)  A school trustee, administrator, or teacher commits an offense if that person receives any commission or rebate on any instructional materials or technological equipment used in the schools with which the person is associated as a trustee, administrator, or teacher.(b)  A school trustee, administrator, or teacher commits an offense if the person accepts a gift, favor, or service that:(1)  is given to the person or the person's school;(2)  might reasonably tend to influence a trustee, administrator, or teacher in the selection of instructional material or technological equipment; and(3)  could not be lawfully purchased with state instructional materials funds.(c)  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.(d)  In this section, "gift, favor, or service" does not include:(1)  staff development, in-service, or teacher training; or(2)  ancillary materials, such as maps or worksheets, that convey information to the student or otherwise contribute to the learning process.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 805, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1407 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 8, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 58, eff. July 19, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 59, eff. July 19, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 31.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 31 - Instructional Materials|Subchapter D. Administrative Penalties and Penal Provisions|Section 31.153. Violation of Free Instructional Materials Law

Sec. 31.153.  VIOLATION OF FREE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS LAW.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates any law providing for the purchase or distribution of free instructional materials for the public schools.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 60, eff. July 19, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 61, eff. July 19, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 32.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 32 - Computers, Computer-Related Equipment, and Student Information Protection|Subchapter A. Powers and Duties of State Board of Education Relating to Electronic Instructional Technology and Computer-Related Equipment|Section 32.001. Development of Long-Range Plan

Sec. 32.001.  DEVELOPMENT OF LONG-RANGE PLAN.  (a)  The State Board of Education shall develop a long-range plan for:(1)  acquiring and using technology in the public school system;(2)  fostering professional development related to the use of technology for educators and others associated with child development;(3)  fostering computer literacy among public school students so that by the year 2000 each high school graduate in this state has computer-related skills that meet standards adopted by the board;  and(4)  identifying and, through regional education service centers, distributing information on emerging technology for use in the public schools.(b)  The State Board of Education shall update the plan developed under Subsection (a) at least every five years.(c)  The State Board of Education, in coordination with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and other public agencies and institutions the State Board of Education considers appropriate, shall propose legislation and funding necessary to implement the plan developed under Subsection (a).(d)  In developing the plan, the State Board of Education must consider accessibility of technology to students with disabilities.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 581 (S.B. 810), Sec. 32, eff. June 9, 2017.|
TX Educ Code § 32.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 32 - Computers, Computer-Related Equipment, and Student Information Protection|Subchapter A. Powers and Duties of State Board of Education Relating to Electronic Instructional Technology and Computer-Related Equipment|Section 32.002. Authority of School District

Sec. 32.002.  AUTHORITY OF SCHOOL DISTRICT.  A school district is not required by this subchapter to acquire or use technology that has been approved, selected, or contracted for by the State Board of Education or the commissioner.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 32.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 32 - Computers, Computer-Related Equipment, and Student Information Protection|Subchapter A. Powers and Duties of State Board of Education Relating to Electronic Instructional Technology and Computer-Related Equipment|Section 32.003. Authority of Commissioner to Contract

Sec. 32.003.  AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONER TO CONTRACT.  The commissioner may contract with developers of technology to supply technology for use by school districts throughout this state.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 32.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 32 - Computers, Computer-Related Equipment, and Student Information Protection|Subchapter A. Powers and Duties of State Board of Education Relating to Electronic Instructional Technology and Computer-Related Equipment|Section 32.004. Fees

Sec. 32.004.  FEES.  The State Board of Education, on the commissioner's recommendation, may establish a reasonable fee for services provided under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 32.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 32 - Computers, Computer-Related Equipment, and Student Information Protection|Subchapter B. Statewide Development of Technology and Telecommunications|Section 32.031. Purpose

Sec. 32.031.  PURPOSE.  To prepare students for the 21st century, it is the policy of this state that a superior education should be available to all students under a thorough and efficient system of public education.  Educational resources shall be devoted to the maximum extent possible to the instruction of students.  To accomplish those purposes, public education must use, in a comprehensive manner, appropriate, accessible technology in all aspects of instruction, administration, and communication.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 32.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 32 - Computers, Computer-Related Equipment, and Student Information Protection|Subchapter B. Statewide Development of Technology and Telecommunications|Section 32.032. Electronic Information System

Sec. 32.032.  ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SYSTEM.  (a)  The agency shall establish and maintain an accessible electronic information transfer system, as provided by State Board of Education policy, that is capable of transmitting information among school districts, regional education service centers, and other education-related entities and state agencies.(b)  The commissioner may contract with suppliers of computer hardware, software, or communications equipment or services to provide accessible goods or services to school districts, regional education service centers, or the agency.  The State Board of Education by rule shall adopt standards for hardware, software, and communications equipment, training, and services supplied through contract under this section.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 32.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 32 - Computers, Computer-Related Equipment, and Student Information Protection|Subchapter B. Statewide Development of Technology and Telecommunications|Section 32.033. Integrated Telecommunications System

Sec. 32.033.  INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM.  (a)  The agency, in coordination with institutions of higher education and other public or private entities, may maintain and expand, as needed, the telecommunications capabilities of school districts and regional education service centers.  The agency shall design and implement a telecommunications system for distance learning throughout the state.(b)  To the extent necessary, the State Board of Education shall conduct feasibility studies related to accessible telecommunications capabilities of school districts and regional education service centers.(c)  According to priorities determined by the State Board of Education, the commissioner may contract with a public broadcasting system or another supplier of telecommunications equipment, programming, training, or services to provide equipment, programming, training, or services to school districts, regional education service centers, or the agency.(d)  In providing additional telecommunications capabilities under Subsection (a), the agency shall give priority to school districts with limited financial resources.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 201, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 32.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 32 - Computers, Computer-Related Equipment, and Student Information Protection|Subchapter B. Statewide Development of Technology and Telecommunications|Section 32.034. Center for Educational Technology

Sec. 32.034.  CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY.  (a)  The commissioner, as provided by State Board of Education policy, may enter into an interagency contract with a public institution of higher education or a consortium of public institutions of higher education in this state to sponsor a center for educational technology under this section.(b)  The purpose of the center is to improve the quality and efficiency of the educational process through research, development, or site evaluation of:(1)  existing and new applications of technology specifically designed for educational applications;  and(2)  educational applications of technology originally developed for commercial or other purposes.(c)  The membership of the center shall consist of public school educators, regional education service centers, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and private sector representatives.  The State Board of Education shall establish membership policies for the center.(d)  The board of directors of the center shall be appointed by the State Board of Education and shall consist of:(1)  representatives of the center, including members of the public education system;(2)  a representative of each sponsoring institution of higher education;  and(3)  the commissioner or the commissioner's representative.(e)  The board of directors shall:(1)  employ a director for the center; and(2)  establish priorities for the center's activities.(f)  The director is responsible for the center's activities.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1203 (S.B. 1455), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 32.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 32 - Computers, Computer-Related Equipment, and Student Information Protection|Subchapter B. Statewide Development of Technology and Telecommunications|Section 32.035. Demonstration Programs

Sec. 32.035.  DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS.  (a)  The agency shall establish demonstration programs to:(1)  investigate the uses, effectiveness, and feasibility of technologies for education;  and(2)  provide models for effective education using technology.(b)  The agency may design programs under Subsection (a) to encourage participation by and collaboration among school campuses, school districts, regional education service centers, the private sector, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 32.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 32 - Computers, Computer-Related Equipment, and Student Information Protection|Subchapter B. Statewide Development of Technology and Telecommunications|Section 32.036. Preview Centers and Training Programs

Sec. 32.036.  PREVIEW CENTERS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.  The agency may establish and provide for the operation of a technology preview center and training program in each regional education service center to assist district and campus personnel in developing and maintaining the comprehensive use of appropriate technology in all aspects of instruction, administration, and communications.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (d).