Sec. 26.004. ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS. (a) In this section, "intervention strategy" means a strategy in a multi-tiered system of supports that is above the level of intervention generally used in that system with all children. The term includes response to intervention and other early intervening strategies.
(b) A parent is entitled to access to all written records of a school district concerning the parent's child, including:
(1) attendance records;
(2) test scores;
(3) grades;
(4) disciplinary records;
(5) counseling records;
(6) psychological records;
(7) applications for admission;
(8) health and immunization information;
(9) teacher and school counselor evaluations;
(10) reports of behavioral patterns; and
(11) records relating to assistance provided for learning difficulties, including information collected regarding any intervention strategies used with the child.
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. 18, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 735 (S.B. 1153), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
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