Sec. 1579.151. REQUIRED PARTICIPATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH 500 OR FEWER EMPLOYEES. (a) Each school district with 500 or fewer employees and each regional education service center is required to participate in the program.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a school district otherwise subject to Subsection (a) that, on January 1, 2001, was individually self-funded for the provision of health coverage to its employees may elect not to participate in the program.
(c) An educational district described by Section 1579.002(5)(B) that, on January 1, 2001, had 500 or fewer employees may elect not to participate in the program.
(d) Expired.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.471(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees
Chapter 1579 - Texas School Employees Uniform Group Health Coverage
Subchapter D. Participating Entities
Section 1579.151. Required Participation of School Districts With 500 or Fewer Employees
Section 1579.152. Participation of Other School Districts
Section 1579.153. Participation by Certain Risk Pools
Section 1579.154. Participation by Charter Schools; Eligibility