Sec. 33.0811. SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY ON ABSENCES TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. (a) Notwithstanding Section 33.081(a), the board of trustees of a school district may adopt a policy establishing the number of times a student who is otherwise eligible to participate in an extracurricular activity under Section 33.081 may be absent from class to participate in an extracurricular activity sponsored or sanctioned by the district or the University Interscholastic League or by an organization sanctioned by resolution of the board of trustees of the district.
(b) A policy adopted by the board of trustees of a district under this section:
(1) prevails over a conflicting policy adopted under Section 33.081(a); and
(2) must permit a student to be absent from class at least 10 times during the school year.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1482, Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Curriculum, Programs, and Services
Chapter 33 - Service Programs and Extracurricular Activities
Subchapter D. Extracurricular Activities
Section 33.081. Extracurricular Activities
Section 33.0811. School District Policy on Absences to Participate in Extracurricular Activities
Section 33.0812. Scheduling Extracurricular Activities Prohibited in Certain Circumstances
Section 33.082. Extracurricular Activities; Use of Discriminatory Athletic Club
Section 33.083. Interscholastic Leagues
Section 33.0834. Interscholastic Athletic Competition Based on Biological Sex
Section 33.084. Interscholastic League Advisory Council
Section 33.086. Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid
Section 33.091. Prevention of Illegal Steroid Use; Random Testing
Section 33.092. Student Election Clerks and Early Voting Clerks
Section 33.093. Recognition of Participation in Special Olympics
Section 33.094. Football Helmet Safety Requirements
Section 33.097. Inclusive Sports Program for Students With Intellectual Disabilities