Sec. 29.014. SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION SOLELY TO STUDENTS CONFINED TO OR EDUCATED IN HOSPITALS. (a) This section applies only to a school district that provides education and related services only to students who are confined in or receive educational services in a hospital.
(b) A school district to which this section applies may operate an extended year program for a period not to exceed 45 days. The district's average daily attendance shall be computed for the regular school year plus the extended year.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a student whose appropriate education program is a regular education program may receive services and be counted for attendance purposes for the number of hours per week appropriate for the student's condition if the student:
(1) is temporarily classified as eligible for participation in a special education program because of the student's confinement in a hospital; and
(2) the student's education is provided by a district to which this section applies.
(d) The basic allotment for a student enrolled in a district to which this section applies is adjusted by the weight for a homebound student under Section 48.102(a).
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3), Sec. 3.026, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services
Chapter 29 - Educational Programs
Subchapter A. Special Education Program
Section 29.001. Statewide Plan
Section 29.0011. Prohibited Performance Indicator
Section 29.003. Eligibility Criteria
Section 29.004. Full Individual and Initial Evaluation
Section 29.0041. Information and Consent for Certain Psychological Examinations or Tests
Section 29.005. Individualized Education Program
Section 29.0052. Individualized Education Program Supplement
Section 29.006. Continuing Advisory Committee
Section 29.008. Contracts for Services; Residential Placement
Section 29.009. Public Notice Concerning Preschool Programs for Students With Disabilities
Section 29.011. Transition Planning
Section 29.0111. Beginning of Transition Planning
Section 29.0112. Transition and Employment Guide
Section 29.012. Residential Facilities
Section 29.015. Special Education Decision-Making for Children in Foster Care
Section 29.0151. Appointment of Surrogate Parent for Certain Children
Section 29.016. Evaluation Conducted Pursuant to a Special Education Due Process Hearing
Section 29.0162. Representation in Special Education Due Process Hearing
Section 29.0163. Protection of the Rights of Military Families With Children With Disabilities
Section 29.017. Transfer of Parental Rights at Age of Majority
Section 29.018. Special Education Grant
Section 29.019. Individualized Education Program Facilitation
Section 29.020. Individualized Education Program Facilitation Project
Section 29.022. Video Surveillance of Special Education Settings
Section 29.023. Notice of Rights
Section 29.026. Grant Program Providing Services to Students With Autism
Section 29.027. Grant Program Providing Training in Dyslexia for Teachers and Staff