Sec. 30A.007. LOCAL POLICY ON ELECTRONIC COURSES. (a) A school district or open-enrollment charter school shall adopt a written policy that provides district or school students with the opportunity to enroll in electronic courses provided through the state virtual school network. The policy must be consistent with the requirements imposed by Section 26.0031.
(a-1) A school district or open-enrollment charter school shall, at least once per school year, send to a parent of each district or school student enrolled at the middle or high school level a copy of the policy adopted under Subsection (a). A district or school may send the policy with any other information that the district or school sends to a parent.
(b) For purposes of a policy adopted under Subsection (a), the determination of whether or not an electronic course will meet the needs of a student with a disability shall be made by the student's admission, review, and dismissal committee in a manner consistent with state and federal law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.) and Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794).
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 61.02, eff. September 28, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1386 (H.B. 1926), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services
Chapter 30A - State Virtual School Network
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 30A.002. Student Eligibility
Section 30A.003. Provision of Computer Equipment or Internet Service
Section 30A.004. Applicability of Chapter
Section 30A.005. Telecommunications or Information Services Network Not Created
Section 30A.006. Authorization for Certain Electronic Courses and Programs