Chapter 29

Educational Programs

Subchapter A. Special Education Program

29.001 Implementation of Special Education Law 29.0011 Prohibited Performance Indicator 29.0012 Annual Meeting on Special Education 29.003 Eligibility Criteria 29.0031 Dyslexia and Related Disorders 29.0032 Providers of Dyslexia Instruction 29.004 Full Individual and Initial Evaluation 29.0041 Information and Consent for Certain Psychological Examinations or Tests 29.005 Individualized Education Program 29.0051 Model Form 29.0056 Information Regarding State Supported Living Centers 29.006 Continuing Advisory Committee 29.008 Contracts for Services; Residential and Day Placement Programs 29.009 Public Notice Concerning Early Childhood Special Education Programs 29.0091 Strategic Plan to Improve and Expand Early Learning and Educational Opportunities for Young Children with Disabilities 29.010 General Supervision and Compliance 29.011 Transition Planning 29.0111 Beginning of Transition Planning 29.0112 Transition and Employment Guide 29.0113 Driving with Disability Program Information 29.012 Residential Facilities 29.013 Noneducational Community-Based Support Services Grants for Certain Students with Disabilities 29.014 School Districts That Provide Education Solely to Students Confined to or Educated in Hospitals 29.015 Special Education Decision-Making for Children in Foster Care 29.0151 Appointment of Surrogate Parent for Certain Children 29.016 Evaluation Conducted Pursuant to a Special Education Due Process Hearing 29.0162 Representation in Special Education Due Process Hearing 29.0163 Protection of the Rights of Military Families with Children with Disabilities 29.0164 Limitation Period for Filing Complaint and Requesting Special Education Due Process Hearing 29.017 Transfer of Parental Rights at Age of Majority 29.018 Special Education Grant 29.019 Individualized Education Program Facilitation 29.020 State-Administered Individualized Education Program Facilitation 29.022 Video Surveillance of Special Education Settings 29.026 Rules 29.030 Provision of Information Regarding Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority

Subchapter A-1. Parent-Directed Services for Students Receiving Special Education Services

29.041 Definitions 29.042 Establishment and Administration of Program 29.043 Application for Grant on Behalf of Student 29.044 Program Eligibility Criteria 29.045 Approval of Application; Assignment of Account 29.046 Account Use Restriction 29.047 Agency-Approved Providers and Vendors: Criteria and Application 29.0475 Program Participant, Provider, and Vendor Autonomy 29.048 Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee Duties 29.0485 Determination of Commissioner Final 29.049 Rules

Subchapter B. Bilingual Education and Special Language Programs

29.051 State Policy 29.052 Definitions 29.053 Establishment of Bilingual Education and Special Language Programs 29.054 Exception 29.055 Program Content; Method of Instruction 29.056 Enrollment of Students in Program 29.0561 Evaluation of Transferred Students; Reenrollment 29.057 Facilities; Classes 29.058 Enrollment of Students Who Do Not Have Limited English Proficiency 29.059 Cooperation Among Districts 29.060 Preschool, Summer School, and Extended Time Programs 29.061 Bilingual Education and Special Language Program Teachers 29.062 Compliance 29.063 Language Proficiency Assessment Committees 29.064 Appeals 29.065 Assistance by Agency 29.066 Peims Reporting Requirements

Subchapter C. Compensatory Education Programs

29.081 Compensatory, Intensive, and Accelerated Instruction 29.082 Optional Extended Year Program 29.0821 Optional Flexible Year Program 29.0822 Optional Flexible School Day Program 29.083 Student Retention Information 29.084 Tutorial Services 29.085 Life Skills Program for Student Parents 29.086 Basic Skills Programs for High School Students 29.087 High School Equivalency Programs 29.088 After-School and Summer Intensive Mathematics Instruction Programs 29.0881 Strong Foundations Grant Program 29.089 Mentoring Services Program 29.090 After-School and Summer Intensive Science Instruction Programs 29.091 Grant Program for Districts That Have High Enrollment of Educationally Disadvantaged Students and That Provide Summer Instruction 29.094 Intensive Reading or Language Intervention Pilot Program 29.095 Grants for Student Clubs 29.096 Collaborative Dropout Reduction Pilot Program 29.099 Intensive Mathematics and Algebra Intervention Pilot Program

Subchapter D. Educational Programs for Gifted and Talented Students

29.121 Definition 29.122 Establishment 29.123 State Plan; Assistance

Subchapter E. Kindergarten and Prekindergarten Programs

29.151 Free Kindergarten 29.152 Operation of Kindergartens on Half-Day or Full-Day Basis 29.153 Free Prekindergarten for Certain Children 29.1531 Tuition-Supported and District-Financed Prekindergarten 29.1532 Prekindergarten Program Requirements 29.1533 Establishment of New Prekindergarten Program 29.1534 Notification of Prekindergarten Programs 29.154 Evaluation of Prekindergarten Programs 29.1543 Early Education Reports 29.1544 Reporting of Certain Information Regarding Prekindergarten Programs; Agency Report 29.155 Kindergarten and Prekindergarten Grants 29.156 Grants for Educational Component of Head Start 29.1561 Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs 29.157 Ready to Read Grants 29.158 Coordination of Services 29.159 Provision of Certain Information 29.160 Demonstration Projects 29.161 School Readiness Certification System 29.162 Rules

Subchapter E-1. High Quality Prekindergarten Program Requirements

29.164 Definition 29.167 High Quality Curriculum and Teacher Requirements 29.168 Family Engagement Plan 29.169 Program Evaluation 29.171 Eligible Private Providers 29.172 Rules

Subchapter F. Career and Technology Education Program

Subchapter G. Public Education Grant Program

29.201 Parental Choice 29.202 Eligibility 29.203 Financing 29.204 Notification 29.205 Contract Authority

Subchapter H. Community Education Programs

29.251 Definitions 29.252 Agency Role in Community Education 29.255 State Funding 29.256 Reimbursement for Community Education Services 29.257 Community Education Development Projects

Subchapter I. Programs for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

29.301 Definitions 29.302 Findings 29.303 Unique Communication 29.304 Qualifications of Personnel 29.305 Language Mode Peers 29.306 Familial and Advocate Involvement 29.307 Role Models 29.310 Procedures and Materials for Assessment and Placement 29.312 Psychological Counseling Services 29.313 Evaluation of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 29.314 Transition into General Education Class 29.315 Texas School for the Deaf Memorandum of Understanding 29.316 Language Acquisition

Subchapter J. Education Savings Account Program

29.351 Definitions 29.352 Establishment of Program 29.3521 Amount of Appropriation; Limitation on Expenditures 29.353 Program Fund 29.3535 Promotion of Program 29.354 Selection of Certified Educational Assistance Organizations 29.355 Eligible Child 29.356 Application to Program 29.357 Participation in Program 29.358 Preapproved Providers and Vendors 29.3585 Provider and Vendor Suspension and Removal 29.359 Approved Education-Related Expenses 29.360 Program Expenditures 29.361 Amount of Transfer to Participant Account; Financing 29.3611 Enrollment in Public School 29.3615 Individualized Education Programs; Evaluations 29.362 Administration of Accounts 29.363 Auditing 29.364 Suspension of Account 29.365 Tuition and Fees; Refund Prohibited 29.366 Referral to District Attorney 29.367 Special Education Notice 29.368 Program Participant, Provider, and Vendor Autonomy 29.369 Student Records and Information 29.370 Gifts, Grants, and Donations 29.371 Annual Report 29.3715 Collection and Reporting of Demographic Information 29.372 Rules; Procedures 29.373 Appeal; Finality of Decisions 29.374 Right to Intervene in Civil Action

Subchapter K. Public Junior College and School District Partnership Program to Provide Dropout Recovery

29.402 Partnership 29.403 Financing 29.404 Other Funding

Subchapter L. School District Program for Residents of Forensic State Supported Living Center

29.451 Definitions 29.452 Applicability 29.453 School District Services 29.454 Behavior Management; Behavior Support Specialists 29.455 Memorandum of Understanding 29.456 Failure of School District and Center to Agree 29.457 Funding 29.458 Rules

Subchapter N. Pathways in Technology Early College High School (p-Tech) Program

29.551 Definitions 29.552 P-Tech Advisory Council 29.553 P-Tech Program 29.554 Accident Medical Expense, Liability, and Automobile Insurance Coverage 29.555 Immunity from Liability 29.556 P-Tech School Designation and Grant Program 29.557 Rules

Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Programs

29.901 Military Instruction 29.9015 Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test 29.9017 Notice Regarding Military-Related Training Programs 29.902 Driver Education 29.9021 Water Safety Education 29.903 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (cpr) and Automated External Defibrillator (aed) Instruction; Donations to School Districts for Use in Cpr and Aed Instruction 29.905 Community Education Relating to Hate Crime Law 29.906 Character Traits and Personal Skills Instruction 29.907 Celebrate Freedom Week 29.9071 Texas Military Heroes Day 29.9072 Holocaust Remembrance Week 29.9073 Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day 29.9074 Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week 29.908 Early College Education Program 29.910 Programs of Mutual Benefit 29.911 Generation Texas Week 29.912 Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (r-Pep) Program 29.914 Applied Sciences Pathway Program 29.915 Financial Literacy Pilot Program 29.916 Home-Schooled Student Merit Scholarship and Advanced Placement Testing 29.917 Higher Education and Workforce Readiness Programs 29.918 Dropout Prevention Strategies 29.920 Winter Celebrations 29.922 Texas Workforce Innovation Needs Program 29.923 Workplace Safety Training Information 29.924 Blended Learning Grant Program 29.925 Texas Girls in Stem 29.926 Agriculture Education Program 29.929 Programs to Ensure One-Time Intensive Educational Supports for Overcoming Covid-19 Pandemic Impact 29.931 Broadband Technical Support for Students 29.934 Resource Campus 29.940 Federal Grant Administration