Sec. 29.059. COOPERATION AMONG DISTRICTS. (a) A school district may join with one or more other districts to provide the bilingual education and special language programs required by this subchapter. The availability of the programs shall be publicized throughout the districts involved.
(b) A school district may allow a nonresident emergent bilingual student to enroll in or attend its bilingual education or special language programs if the student's district of residence does not provide an appropriate program. The tuition for the student shall be paid by the district in which the student resides.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (S.B. 2066), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services
Chapter 29 - Educational Programs
Subchapter B. Bilingual Education and Special Language Programs
Section 29.053. Establishment of Bilingual Education and Special Language Programs
Section 29.055. Program Content; Method of Instruction
Section 29.056. Enrollment of Students in Program
Section 29.0561. Evaluation of Transferred Students; Reenrollment
Section 29.057. Facilities; Classes
Section 29.058. Enrollment of Students Who Do Not Have Limited English Proficiency
Section 29.059. Cooperation Among Districts
Section 29.060. Preschool, Summer School, and Extended Time Programs
Section 29.061. Bilingual Education and Special Language Program Teachers
Section 29.063. Language Proficiency Assessment Committees
Section 29.065. Assistance by Agency
Section 29.066. Peims Reporting Requirements
Section 29.067. Strategic Plan to Improve and Expand Bilingual Education