Sec. 26.001. PURPOSE. (a) Parents are partners with educators, administrators, and school district boards of trustees in their children's education. Parents shall be encouraged to actively participate in creating and implementing educational programs for their children.
(b) The rights listed in this chapter are not exclusive. This chapter does not limit a parent's rights under other law.
(c) Unless otherwise provided by law, a board of trustees, administrator, educator, or other person may not limit parental rights.
(d) Each board of trustees shall provide for procedures to consider complaints that a parent's right has been denied.
(e) Each board of trustees shall cooperate in the establishment of ongoing operations of at least one parent-teacher organization at each school in the district to promote parental involvement in school activities.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle E - Students and Parents
Chapter 26 - Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Section 26.003. Rights Concerning Academic Programs
Section 26.0031. Rights Concerning State Virtual School Network
Section 26.004. Access to Student Records
Section 26.005. Access to State Assessments
Section 26.006. Access to Teaching Materials
Section 26.007. Access to Board Meetings
Section 26.008. Right to Full Information Concerning Student
Section 26.0082. Supplemental Educational Services
Section 26.0085. Requests for Public Information
Section 26.009. Consent Required for Certain Activities
Section 26.010. Exemption From Instruction
Section 26.012. Fee for Copies
Section 26.0125. Parent Contact Information Required
Section 26.013. Student Directory Information
Section 26.015. Posting of Information Regarding Administrator Responsible for Student Discipline