Sec. 29.301. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Admission, review, and dismissal committee" means the committee required by State Board of Education rules to develop the individualized education program required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.) for any student needing special education.
(2) "American Sign Language" means a complete, visual, and manual language with its own grammar and syntax.
(3) "English" includes writing, reading, speech, speech reading, cued speech, and any English-based manual-visual method of communication.
(4) "Unique communication mode" or "appropriate language mode" includes English and American Sign Language.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services
Chapter 29 - Educational Programs
Subchapter I. Programs for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Section 29.303. Unique Communication
Section 29.304. Qualifications of Personnel
Section 29.305. Language Mode Peers
Section 29.306. Familial and Advocate Involvement
Section 29.308. Regional Programs
Section 29.309. Composition of Local Special Education Advisory Committee
Section 29.310. Procedures and Materials for Assessment and Placement
Section 29.311. Educational Programs
Section 29.312. Psychological Counseling Services
Section 29.313. Evaluation of Programs
Section 29.314. Transition Into Regular Class
Section 29.315. Texas School for the Deaf Memorandum of Understanding