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TX Educ Code § 29.925 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 29 - Educational Programs|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Programs|Section 29.925. Texas Girls in Stem

Sec. 29.925.  TEXAS GIRLS IN STEM.  In recognition of Texas Girls in STEM Day, each school district may include throughout the month of March appropriate instruction, activities, and programs to encourage and celebrate women in career fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  The instruction may include programs that profile women in those fields and related fields, including finance, information technology, data analytics, cybersecurity, and health care cloud architecture.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890 (H.B. 3435), Sec. 2, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 29.926 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 29 - Educational Programs|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Programs|Section 29.926. Agriculture Education Program

Sec. 29.926.  AGRICULTURE EDUCATION PROGRAM.  (a)  The agency shall develop an agriculture education program for elementary school students to encourage appreciation and improve students' understanding of agriculture.  In developing the program, the agency shall coordinate with:(1)  the Department of Agriculture; and(2)  nonprofit organizations with expertise in agriculture education, as identified by the agency.(b)  The agency shall develop a list of agriculture education programs approved by the agency and the State Board of Education that may be used as part of the curriculum for elementary school students.  A program included on the list must be available to an elementary school at no cost to the school district or open-enrollment charter school.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (S.B. 801), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (e).
TX Educ Code § 29.928 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 29 - Educational Programs|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Programs|Section 29.928. Study on Competency-Based Educational Programs

Sec. 29.928.  STUDY ON COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.  (a)  The agency shall conduct a study on the implementation of competency-based educational programs by public schools in the state.(b)  The study must analyze methods of:(1)  providing funding for competency-based educational programs that do not rely on average daily attendance;(2)  assessing the performance of competency-based educational programs under the public school accountability system; and(3)  providing competency-based educational programs to nontraditional students, including adult students.(c)  The agency may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from any public or private source to fund the study.(d)  Not later than December 1, 2022, the agency shall prepare and submit to the legislature a report on the results of the study and any recommendations for legislative or other action.(e)  This section expires September 1, 2023.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 478 (H.B. 572), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Educ Code § 29.929 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 29 - Educational Programs|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Programs|Section 29.929. Programs to Ensure One-Time Intensive Educational Supports for Overcoming Covid-19 Pandemic Impact

Sec. 29.929.  PROGRAMS TO ENSURE ONE-TIME INTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS FOR OVERCOMING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IMPACT.  (a)  From state discretionary funds under Section 313(e), Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (Div. M, Pub. L. No. 116-260, reprinted in note, 20 U.S.C. Section 3401) and Section 2001(f), American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub. L. No. 117-2, reprinted in note, 20 U.S.C. Section 3401) and other funds appropriated, the agency shall establish programs that assist school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in implementing intensive supports to ensure students perform at grade level and graduate demonstrating college, career, or military readiness. Programs established under this section must include:(1)  expanding learning options for:(A)  Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) programs in participating school districts under Subchapter N, Chapter 29;(B)  the Texas Regional Pathways Network; and(C)  the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program under Chapter 134;(2)  supplemental instructional supports, including tutoring; and(3)  COVID-19 learning acceleration supports, including:(A)  innovation in curriculum and instruction;(B)  diagnosing student mastery;(C)  extended instructional time; and(D)  supports for teachers.(b)  The agency may take actions as necessary in implementing intensive supports under Subsection (a), including providing grants to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and regional education service centers. |Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (H.B. 1525), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2021.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (g).
TX Educ Code § 29.931 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 29 - Educational Programs|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Programs|Section 29.931. Broadband Technical Support for Students

Sec. 29.931.  BROADBAND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS.  From appropriated state funds or other funds, including federal funds, available for this section, the agency shall provide technical assistance to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to ensure Internet access for students who have limited or no access to the Internet.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (H.B. 1525), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2021.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (b).
TX Educ Code § 29.932 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 29 - Educational Programs|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Programs|Section 29.932. One-Time Technology Reimbursement

Sec. 29.932.  ONE-TIME TECHNOLOGY REIMBURSEMENT.  (a)  Using state discretionary funds under Section 18003(e), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Title VIII, Div. B, Pub. L. No. 116-136, reprinted in note, 20 U.S.C. Section 3401), and Section 313(c), Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (Div. M, Pub. L. No. 116-260, reprinted in note, 20 U.S.C. Section 3401), the agency shall provide reimbursement for technology acquisitions made by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools before February 28, 2021.(b)  This section expires September 1, 2023.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (H.B. 1525), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2021.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (c).
TX Educ Code § 29.933 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 29 - Educational Programs|Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Programs|Section 29.933. Legislative Oversight on Covid-19 State Response

Sec. 29.933.  LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT ON COVID-19 STATE RESPONSE. (a) At least quarterly, the agency shall update the entities listed under Subsection (b) regarding the state response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic with respect to public education matters, including:(1)  the implementation of and distribution of funds under the following programs:(A)  programs to ensure one-time intensive educational supports for overcoming COVID-19 pandemic impact under Section 29.929;(B)  the use of one-time federal discretionary COVID-19 funding to ensure grade level support and reimbursements under Section 29.930;(C)  broadband technical support for students under Section 29.931; and(D)  one-time technology reimbursement under Section 29.932; and(2)  the use of state discretionary funds under:(A)  Section 18003(e), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Title VIII, Div. B, Pub. L. No. 116-136, reprinted in note, 20 U.S.C. Section 3401); and(B)  Section 313(e), Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (Div. M, Pub. L. No. 116-260, reprinted in note, 20 U.S.C. Section 3401).(b)  The agency shall update, in accordance with Subsection (a), the following entities:(1)  the office of the governor;(2)  the office of the lieutenant governor;(3)  the office of the speaker of the house of representatives;(4)  the office of the chair of the Senate Committee on Finance;(5)  the office of the chair of the House Committee on Appropriations;(6)  the office of the chair of the Senate Committee on Education; and(7)  the office of the chair of the House Committee on Public Education.(c)  This section expires September 1, 2024.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (H.B. 1525), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Educ Code § 30.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 30 - State and Regional Programs and Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 30.001. Coordination of Services to Children With Disabilities

Sec. 30.001.  COORDINATION OF SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.  (a)  In this section, "children with disabilities" means students eligible to participate in a school district's special education program under Section 29.003.(b)  The commissioner, with the approval of the State Board of Education, shall develop and implement a plan for the coordination of services to children with disabilities in each region served by a regional education service center.  The plan must include procedures for:(1)  identifying existing public or private educational and related services for children with disabilities in each region;(2)  identifying and referring children with disabilities who cannot be appropriately served by the school district in which they reside to other appropriate programs;(3)  assisting school districts to individually or cooperatively develop programs to identify and provide appropriate services for children with disabilities;(4)  expanding and coordinating services provided by regional education service centers for children with disabilities;  and(5)  providing for special services, including special seats, books, instructional media, and other supplemental supplies and services required for proper instruction.(c)  The commissioner may allocate appropriated funds to regional education service centers or may otherwise spend those funds, as necessary, to implement this section.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 30.0015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 30 - State and Regional Programs and Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 30.0015. Transfer of Assistive Technology Devices

Sec. 30.0015.  TRANSFER OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Assistive technology device" means any device, including equipment or a product system, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a student with a disability.(2)  "Student with a disability" means a student who is eligible to participate in a school district's special education program under Section 29.003.(3)  "Transfer" means the process by which a school district that has purchased an assistive technology device may sell, lease, or loan the device for the continuing use of a student with a disability changing the school of attendance in the district or leaving the district.(b)  The agency by rule shall develop and annually disseminate standards for a school district's transfer of an assistive technology device to an entity listed in this subsection when a student with a disability using the device changes the school of attendance in the district or ceases to attend school in the district that purchased the device and the student's parents, or the student if the student has the legal capacity to enter into a contract, agrees to the transfer.  The device may be transferred to:(1)  the school or school district in which the student enrolls;(2)  a state agency, including the Health and Human Services Commission, that provides services to the student following the student's graduation from high school; or(3)  the student's parents, or the student if the student has the legal capacity to enter into a contract.(c)  The standards developed under this section must include:(1)  a uniform transfer agreement to convey title to an assistive technology device and applicable warranty information;(2)  a method for computing the fair market value of an assistive technology device, including a reasonable allowance for use;  and(3)  a process to obtain written consent by the student's parents, or the student where appropriate, to the transfer.(d)  This section does not alter any existing obligation under federal or state law to provide assistive technology devices to students with disabilities.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 682, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1279 (H.B. 965), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 30.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 30 - State and Regional Programs and Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 30.004. Information Concerning Programs

Sec. 30.004.  INFORMATION CONCERNING PROGRAMS.  (a)  Each school district shall provide each parent or other person having lawful control of a student with written information about:(1)  the availability of programs offered by state institutions for which the district's students may be eligible;(2)  the eligibility requirements and admission conditions imposed by each of those state institutions;  and(3)  the rights of students in regard to admission to those state institutions and in regard to appeal of admission decisions.(b)  The State Board of Education shall adopt rules prescribing the form and content of information required by Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 30.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 30 - State and Regional Programs and Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 30.005. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Memorandum of Understanding

Sec. 30.005.  TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.  The Texas Education Agency and the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired shall develop, agree to, and by commissioner rule adopt a memorandum of understanding to establish:(1)  the method for developing and reevaluating a set of indicators of the quality of learning at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired;(2)  the process for the agency to conduct and report on an annual evaluation of the school's performance on the indicators;(3)  the requirements for the school's board to publish, discuss, and disseminate an annual report describing the educational performance of the school;(4)  the process for the agency to:(A)  assign an accreditation status to the school;(B)  reevaluate the status on an annual basis; and(C)  if necessary, conduct monitoring reviews; and(5)  the type of information the school shall be required to provide through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS).|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1341, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 679 (S.B. 188), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1046 (H.B. 1842), Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 30.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 30 - State and Regional Programs and Services|Subchapter B. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired|Section 30.023. Superintendent of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Sec. 30.023.  SUPERINTENDENT OF THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.  (a)  The superintendent of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is appointed by the governing board of the school.(b)  To be eligible to be appointed and serve as superintendent a person must:(1)  hold an advanced degree;(2)  have training and experience in the education of students with visual impairments and in the administration of a program serving students with visual impairments;  and(3)  satisfy any other requirement the board establishes.(c)  The superintendent may reside at the school.(d)  The board shall annually establish the superintendent's salary.  The annual salary may not exceed 120 percent of the annual salary of the highest paid instructional administrator at the school.(e)  The superintendent is the chief administrative officer of the school.  The superintendent shall take any necessary and appropriate action to carry out the functions and purposes of the school according to any general policy the board prescribes.(f)  At least once each quarter, the superintendent shall report to the board concerning the superintendent's activities, progress in implementing any general policy prescribed by the board, any exceptional matter relating to the program, general statistical summaries of services provided by the school during the period covered by the report, budget matters of major consequence or concern, and any additional matter the board requests to be specifically included in the report.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 680 (S.B. 189), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Educ Code § 30.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 30 - State and Regional Programs and Services|Subchapter B. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired|Section 30.025. Funding of Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Sec. 30.025.  FUNDING OF TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. (a) The funding of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired consists of:(1)  money the legislature specifically appropriates to the school;(2)  money the agency allocates to the school under this code;(3)  money paid under a contract or other agreement;(4)  money the school receives through a gift or bequest;(5)  a payment the school receives from a school district under Section 30.003; and(6)  the school's share of the available school fund and payments to compensate for payments no longer made from the available school fund as provided by Section 30.003(f).(b)  Notwithstanding any other law, for purposes of any budget reductions requested by the Legislative Budget Board or the governor, any money received by the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired or appropriated to the agency for purposes of operating the school is considered to be part of the foundation school program and is not subject to those budget reductions.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 489 (H.B. 3456), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Educ Code § 30.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 30 - State and Regional Programs and Services|Subchapter B. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired|Section 30.027. Lease of Certain Property of Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Sec. 30.027.  LEASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OF TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.  (a)  The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired may lease available real property on the school's campus located at 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Travis County, to a private, nonprofit corporation that provides print-handicapped persons with auditory materials.  The lease must provide that the corporation must use the property for those services.(b)  In determining the fair market consideration for the lease, actual benefits to be received by the school, the school's students, and the blind and visually impaired community in the state may be considered.(c)  The asset management division of the General Land Office shall negotiate the terms of the lease, determine the most suitable location for the lease, and close the transaction on behalf of the school as provided by Subchapter E, Chapter 31, Natural Resources Code.  The asset management division is not required to transact the lease by sealed bid or public auction.(d)  Proceeds from the real estate transaction conducted under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 30.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 30 - State and Regional Programs and Services|Subchapter B. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired|Section 30.028. Lease of Certain Property of Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired for a Day-Care Center

Sec. 30.028.  LEASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OF TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED FOR A DAY-CARE CENTER.  (a)  The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired may lease available building space on the school's campus located at 1100 West 45th Street, Austin, Travis County, to a private provider to provide a day-care center for children of the school's employees, other state employees, and private customers.(b)  The school is authorized to determine a fair rental rate for the property and may consider the actual benefits to be received by the school's employees and students.(c)  The asset management division of the General Land Office shall negotiate the terms of the lease and close the transaction on behalf of the school as provided by Subchapter E, Chapter 31, Natural Resources Code.(d)  Proceeds from the lease transaction conducted under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the school in the general revenue fund.(e)  A lease entered into by the board under Subsection (a) is subject to termination on sale or lease of the affected facility under Chapter 672, Acts of the 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989 (Article 5421t, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and Subchapter E, Chapter 31, Natural Resources Code.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1341, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 30.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services|Chapter 30 - State and Regional Programs and Services|Subchapter B. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired|Section 30.029. Ann P

Sec. 30.029.  ANN P. SILVERRAIN BUILDING.  The classroom building on the campus of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired formerly known as the Life Skills Building, located at the rear of the east side of the campus near Sunshine Drive at 1100 West 45th Street in Austin, is named the Ann P. Silverrain Building in honor of Ann P. Silverrain.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 353, Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 1999.|