Tex. Educ. Code § 29.0051 · Subchapter A. SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
MODEL FORM.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The agency shall develop a model form for use in developing an individualized education program under Section 29.005(b). The form must be clear, concise, well organized, and understandable to parents and educators and may include only:
(1) the information included in the model form developed under 20 U.S.C. Section 1417(e)(1);
(2) a state-imposed requirement relevant to an individualized education program not required under federal law; and
(3) the requirements identified under 20 U.S.C. Section 1407(a)(2).
(b) The agency shall post on the agency's Internet website the form developed under Subsection (a).
(c) A school district may use the form developed under Subsection (a) to comply with the requirements for an individualized education program under 20 U.S.C. Section 1414(d).
(d) From federal money appropriated or otherwise available for the purpose, the commissioner may develop or procure the model form developed under Subsection (a) in a digital format. If the commissioner develops or procures the model form in a digital format, the commissioner shall adopt rules regarding school district use of the form in that format.
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History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1250 (S.B. 1788), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2), Sec. 4.09, eff. June 20, 2025.
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1137 (S.B. 568), Sec. 9, eff. June 20, 2025.
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