Sec. 25.0343. TRANSFER OF STUDENTS RESIDING IN HOUSEHOLD OF STUDENT RECEIVING SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. (a) If, for the purpose of receiving special education services under Subchapter A, Chapter 29, a school district assigns a student to a district campus other than the campus the student would attend based on the student's residence, the district shall permit the student's parent, guardian, or other person standing in parental relation to the student to obtain a transfer to the assigned campus for any other student residing in the household of the student receiving special education services, provided that:
(1) the other student is entitled under Section 25.001 to attend school in the district; and
(2) the appropriate grade level for the other student is offered at the campus.
(b) A school district is not required to provide transportation to a student who transfers to another campus under this section. This subsection does not affect any transportation services provided by the district in accordance with other law for the student receiving special education services.
(c) Section 25.034 does not apply to a transfer under this section.
(d) This section does not apply if the student receiving special education services resides in a residential facility.
Added by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 5 (H.B. 1), Sec. 12.01, eff. May 31, 2006.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle E - Students and Parents
Chapter 25 - Admission, Transfer, and Attendance
Subchapter B. Assignments and Transfers
Section 25.031. Assignments and Transfers in Discretion of Governing Board
Section 25.032. Basis for Assignment or Transfer
Section 25.033. Assignment or Transfer on Petition of Parent
Section 25.034. Hearing; Action on Petition; Appeal
Section 25.0341. Transfer of Students Involved in Sexual Assault
Section 25.0342. Transfer of Students Who Are Victims of or Have Engaged in Bullying
Section 25.035. Transfers Between Districts or Counties
Section 25.036. Transfer of Student
Section 25.037. Transfer of State Funds
Section 25.038. Tuition Fee for Transfer Students
Section 25.039. Contracts and Tuition for Education Outside District
Section 25.040. Transfer to District of Bordering State
Section 25.041. Transfer of Children or Wards of Employees of State Supported Living Centers
Section 25.042. Transfer of Children of Employees of Texas Juvenile Justice Department Facilities
Section 25.043. Classroom Placement of Multiple Birth Siblings
Section 25.045. Transfer to District Offering In-Person Instruction