Sec. 25.045. TRANSFER TO DISTRICT OFFERING IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION. (a) In this section, "virtual instruction" means instructional activities delivered to students primarily over the Internet.
(b) If a school district provides notice to the parent or person standing in parental relation to a student enrolled in the district of the district's intent to offer only virtual instruction for more than one grading period during a school year, the student may transfer for that school year to another school district that:
(1) offers in-person instruction during that school year; and
(2) accepts the student's transfer.
(c) A student who transfers to another school district under this section may not be charged tuition. The student is included in the average daily attendance of the district in which the student attends school.
(d) The commissioner may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 843 (S.B. 481), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
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