Sec. 29.016. EVALUATION CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL EDUCATION DUE PROCESS HEARING. A special education hearing officer in an impartial due process hearing brought under 20 U.S.C. Section 1415 may issue an order or decision that authorizes one or more evaluations of a student who is eligible for, or who is suspected as being eligible for, special education services. Such an order or decision authorizes the evaluation of the student without parental consent as if it were a court order for purposes of any state or federal law providing for consent by order of a court.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 767, Sec. 8, eff. June 13, 2001.
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