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TX Educ Code § 13.282 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle C - Local Organization and Governance|Chapter 13 - Creation, Consolidation, and Abolition of a District|Subchapter G. Incentive Aid Payments|Section 13.282. Amount; Computation

Sec. 13.282.  AMOUNT;  COMPUTATION.  (a)  The amount of incentive aid payments may not exceed the difference between:(1)  the sum of the entitlements computed under Section 48.266 that would have been paid to the districts included in the reorganized district if the districts had not been consolidated; and(2)  the amount to which the reorganized district is entitled under Section 48.266.(b)  If the reorganized district is not eligible for an entitlement under Section 48.266, the amount of the incentive aid payments may not exceed the sum of the entitlements computed under Section 48.266 for which the districts included in the reorganized district were eligible in the school year when they were consolidated.(c)  If there is a series of consolidations at intervals in compliance with this chapter, the school district last organized is eligible to receive at due times the total sum of the series of incentive aid payments as computed separately at the time of each consolidation, subject to this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3), Sec. 3.012, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 13.283 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle C - Local Organization and Governance|Chapter 13 - Creation, Consolidation, and Abolition of a District|Subchapter G. Incentive Aid Payments|Section 13.283. Payments Reduced

Sec. 13.283.  PAYMENTS REDUCED.  The incentive aid payments shall be reduced in direct proportion to any reduction in the average daily attendance as determined under Section 48.005 of the reorganized school district for the preceding year.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3), Sec. 3.013, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 13.284 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle C - Local Organization and Governance|Chapter 13 - Creation, Consolidation, and Abolition of a District|Subchapter G. Incentive Aid Payments|Section 13.284. Conditions for Payment

Sec. 13.284.  CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENT.  To receive incentive aid payments:(1)  the geographical boundaries of the proposed district must be submitted to the agency for approval;  and(2)  the geographical boundaries approved by the agency must be set forth in the petition for a consolidation election, if applicable.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 13.285 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle C - Local Organization and Governance|Chapter 13 - Creation, Consolidation, and Abolition of a District|Subchapter G. Incentive Aid Payments|Section 13.285. Cost

Sec. 13.285.  COST.  The cost of incentive aid payments authorized by this subchapter shall be paid from the foundation school fund. |Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1071, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 21.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.001. Definitions

Sec. 21.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commissioner" includes a person designated by the commissioner.(2)  "Digital learning" means any type of learning that is facilitated by technology or instructional practice that makes effective use of technology.(3)  "Digital literacy" means having the knowledge and ability to use a range of technology tools for varied purposes.  The term includes the capacity to use, understand, and evaluate technology for use in education settings. Text of subdivision as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 215 (H.B. 159), Sec. 1 (4)  "Student with a disability" means a student who is:(A)  eligible to participate in a school district's special education program under Section 29.003;(B)  covered by Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794); or(C)  covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.). Text of subdivision as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 226), Sec. 1 (4)  "Virtual instruction" means instructional activities delivered to students primarily over the Internet.(5)  "Virtual learning" means digital learning facilitated by virtual instruction.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 757 (S.B. 1839), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 215 (H.B. 159), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 226), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Educ Code § 21.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.002. Teacher Employment Contracts

Sec. 21.002.  TEACHER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS.  (a)  A school district shall employ each classroom teacher, principal, librarian, nurse, or school counselor under:(1)  a probationary contract, as provided by Subchapter C;(2)  a continuing contract, as provided by Subchapter D; or(3)  a term contract, as provided by Subchapter E.(b)  A district is not required to employ a person other than an employee listed in Subsection (a) under a probationary, continuing, or term contract.(c)  Each board of trustees shall establish a policy designating specific positions of employment, or categories of positions based on considerations such as length of service, to which continuing contracts or term contracts apply.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (S.B. 715), Sec. 7, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Educ Code § 21.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.003. Certification Required

Sec. 21.003.  CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.  (a)  A person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by Subchapter B.(b)  Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, a person may not be employed by a school district as an audiologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, physician, nurse, school psychologist, associate school psychologist, licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, social worker, or speech language pathologist unless the person is licensed by the state agency that licenses that profession and may perform specific services within those professions for a school district only if the person holds the appropriate credential from the appropriate state agency.  As long as a person employed by a district before September 1, 2011, to perform marriage and family therapy, as defined by Section 502.002, Occupations Code, is employed by the same district, the person is not required to hold a license as a marriage and family therapist to perform marriage and family therapy with that district.(c)  The commissioner may waive the requirement for certification of a superintendent if requested by a school district as provided by Section 7.056.  A person who is not certified as a superintendent may not be employed by a school district as the superintendent before the person has received a waiver of certification from the commissioner.  The commissioner may limit the waiver of certification in any manner the commissioner determines is appropriate.  A person may be designated to act as a temporary or interim superintendent for a school district, but the district may not employ the person under a contract as superintendent unless the person has been certified or a waiver has been granted.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 82 (S.B. 158), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1134 (H.B. 1386), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 443 (S.B. 715), Sec. 8, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (S.B. 168), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 21.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.004. Teacher Recruitment Program

Sec. 21.004.  TEACHER RECRUITMENT PROGRAM.  (a)  To the extent that funds are available, the agency, the State Board for Educator Certification, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall develop and implement programs to identify talented students and recruit those students and persons, including high school and undergraduate students, mid-career and retired professionals, honorably discharged and retired military personnel, and members of underrepresented gender and ethnic groups, into the teaching profession.(b)  From available funds, the agency, the State Board for Educator Certification, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall develop and distribute materials that emphasize the importance of the teaching profession and inform individuals about state-funded loan forgiveness and tuition assistance programs.(c)  The commissioner, in cooperation with the commissioner of higher education and the executive director of the State Board for Educator Certification, shall annually identify the need for teachers in specific subject areas and geographic regions and among underrepresented groups. The commissioner shall give priority to developing and implementing recruitment programs to address those needs from the agency's discretionary funds.(d)  The agency, the State Board for Educator Certification, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall encourage the business community to cooperate with local schools to develop recruiting programs designed to attract and retain capable teachers, including programs to provide summer employment opportunities for teachers.(e)  The agency, the State Board for Educator Certification, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall encourage major education associations to cooperate in developing a long-range program promoting teaching as a career and to assist in identifying local activities and resources that may be used to promote the teaching profession.(f)  Funds received for teacher recruitment programs may be used only to publicize and implement the programs.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1590, Sec. 7, eff. June 19, 1999.|
TX Educ Code § 21.0061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.0061. Notice to Parent or Guardian About Educator Misconduct

Sec. 21.0061.  NOTICE TO PARENT OR GUARDIAN ABOUT EDUCATOR MISCONDUCT.  (a)  The board of trustees or governing body of a school district, district of innovation, open-enrollment charter school, other charter entity, regional education service center, or shared services arrangement shall adopt a policy under which notice is provided to the parent or guardian of a student with whom an educator is alleged to have engaged in misconduct described by Section 21.006(b)(2)(A) or (A-1) informing the parent or guardian:(1)  that the alleged misconduct occurred;(2)  whether the educator was terminated following an investigation of the alleged misconduct or resigned before completion of the investigation; and(3)  whether a report was submitted to the State Board for Educator Certification concerning the alleged misconduct.(b)  The policy required by this section must require that information specified by Subsection (a)(1) be provided as soon as feasible after the employing entity becomes aware that alleged misconduct may have occurred.(c)  In this section, "other charter entity" has the meaning assigned by Section 21.006.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 178 (S.B. 7), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2017.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3), Sec. 2A.011, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 21.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.007. Notice on Certification Record of Alleged Misconduct

Sec. 21.007.  NOTICE ON CERTIFICATION RECORD OF ALLEGED MISCONDUCT.  (a)  In this section, "board" means the State Board for Educator Certification.(b)  The board shall adopt a procedure for placing a notice of alleged misconduct on an educator's public certification records.  The procedure adopted by the board must provide for immediate placement of a notice of alleged misconduct on an educator's public certification records if the alleged misconduct presents a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of a student or minor as determined by the board.(c)  The board must notify an educator in writing when placing a notice of an alleged incident of misconduct on the public certification records of the educator.(d)  The board must provide an opportunity for an educator to show cause why the notice should not be placed on the educator's public certification records.  The board shall propose rules establishing the length of time that a notice may remain on the educator's public certification records before the board must:(1)  initiate a proceeding to impose a sanction on the educator on the basis of the alleged misconduct; or(2)  remove the notice from the educator's public certification records.(e)  If it is determined that the educator has not engaged in the alleged incident of misconduct, the board shall immediately remove the notice from the educator's public certification records.(f)  The board shall propose rules necessary to administer this section.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1372 (S.B. 9), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Educ Code § 21.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.009. Pre-Employment Affidavit

Sec. 21.009.  PRE-EMPLOYMENT AFFIDAVIT.  (a)  An applicant for a position described by Section 21.003(a) or (b) with a school district, district of innovation, open-enrollment charter school, private school, regional education service center, or shared services arrangement must submit, using a form adopted by the agency, a pre-employment affidavit disclosing whether the applicant has ever been charged with, adjudicated for, or convicted of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor.(b)  An applicant who answers affirmatively concerning an inappropriate relationship with a minor must disclose in the affidavit all relevant facts pertaining to the charge, adjudication, or conviction, including, for a charge, whether the charge was determined to be true or false.(c)  An applicant is not precluded from being employed based on a disclosed charge if the employing entity determines based on the information disclosed in the affidavit that the charge was false.(d)  A determination that an employee failed to disclose information required to be disclosed by an applicant under this section is grounds for termination of employment.(e)  The State Board for Educator Certification may revoke the certificate of an administrator if the board determines it is reasonable to believe that the administrator employed an applicant for a position described by Section 21.003(a) or (b) despite being aware that the applicant had been adjudicated for or convicted of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 178 (S.B. 7), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2017.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 986 (S.B. 1230), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Educ Code § 21.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter B. Certification of Educators|Section 21.031. Purpose

Sec. 21.031.  PURPOSE.  (a)  The State Board for Educator Certification is established to recognize public school educators as professionals and to grant educators the authority to govern the standards of their profession.  The board shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators.(b)  In proposing rules under this subchapter, the board shall ensure that all candidates for certification or renewal of certification demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to improve the performance of the diverse student population of this state.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 21.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter B. Certification of Educators|Section 21.032. Definition

Sec. 21.032.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "board" means the State Board for Educator Certification.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 21.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter B. Certification of Educators|Section 21.033. State Board for Educator Certification

Sec. 21.033.  STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION.  (a)  The State Board for Educator Certification is composed of 15 members.  The commissioner of education shall appoint an employee of the agency to represent the commissioner as a nonvoting member.  The commissioner of higher education shall appoint an employee of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to represent the commissioner as a nonvoting member.  The governor shall appoint two nonvoting members.  The governor shall appoint a dean of a college of education in this state as one of the nonvoting members. The governor shall appoint a person who has experience working for and knowledge of an alternative educator preparation program and who is not affiliated with an institution of higher education as one of the nonvoting members. The remaining 11 members are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, as follows:(1)  four members must be teachers employed in public schools;(2)  two members must be public school administrators;(3)  one member must be a public school counselor; and(4)  four members must be citizens, three of whom are not and have not, in the five years preceding appointment, been employed by a public school district or by an educator preparation program in an institution of higher education and one of whom is not and has not been employed by a public school district or by an educator preparation program in an institution of higher education.(a-1)  At least two of the members appointed under Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) must be from a school district eligible for an allotment under Section 48.101.(b)  Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the person appointed.(c)  A board member is immune from civil suit for any act performed in good faith in the execution of duties as a board member.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1174, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 931 (H.B. 2205), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1030 (H.B. 2519), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Educ Code § 21.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter B. Certification of Educators|Section 21.034. Terms; Vacancy

Sec. 21.034.  TERMS;  VACANCY.  (a)  The board members appointed by the governor hold office for staggered terms of six years with the terms of one-third of the members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.  A member appointed by the commissioner of education or the commissioner of higher education serves at the will of the appointing commissioner.(b)  In the event of a vacancy during a term of a member appointed by the governor, the governor shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications of the vacated office to fill the unexpired portion of the term.(c)  A vacancy arises if a member appointed by the governor no longer qualifies for the office to which the member was appointed.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 21.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter B. Certification of Educators|Section 21.035. Delegation Authority; Administration by Agency

Sec. 21.035.  DELEGATION AUTHORITY; ADMINISTRATION BY AGENCY.  (a)  The board is permitted to make a written delegation of authority to the commissioner or the agency to informally dispose of a contested case involving educator certification.(b)  The agency shall provide the board's administrative functions and services.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1112, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1227 (H.B. 1116), Sec. 1.04, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 931 (H.B. 2205), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Educ Code § 21.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter B. Certification of Educators|Section 21.036. Officers

Sec. 21.036.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect one of its members to serve as presiding officer for a term of two years.  The presiding officer is entitled to vote on all matters before the board.  The board may elect other officers from among its membership.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1174, Sec. 2, eff. June 20, 1997.|
TX Educ Code § 21.037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter B. Certification of Educators|Section 21.037. Compensation

Sec. 21.037.  COMPENSATION.  A board member may not receive compensation for serving on the board.  A member is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing functions as a member of the board, subject to any applicable limitation on reimbursement provided by the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 21.038 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 2 - Public Education|Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers|Chapter 21 - Educators|Subchapter B. Certification of Educators|Section 21.038. Meetings

Sec. 21.038.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The board shall meet at least once in each quarter of the calendar year.(b)  The board may meet at other times at the call of the presiding officer or as provided by the rules of the board.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.|