Tex. Educ. Code § 29.187 · Subchapter F. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM
AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT IN CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION; PROGRAM.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In addition to the authority granted under Section 29.183, the board of trustees of a school district may develop and offer a program that provides a rigorous course of study consistent with the required curriculum under Section 28.002 and under which a student may:
(1) receive specific education in a career and technology profession that:
(A) leads to postsecondary education; or
(B) meets or exceeds business or industry standards; and
(2) obtain from the district an award for distinguished achievement in career and technology education and a stamp or other notation on the student's transcript that indicates receipt of the award.
(b) An award granted under this section is not in lieu of a diploma or certificate of coursework completion issued under Section 28.025.
(c) In developing a program under this section, the board of trustees of a school district shall consider the state plan for career and technology education required under Section 29.182.
(d) The board of trustees of a school district may contract with an entity listed in Section 29.184(a) for assistance in developing the program or providing instruction to district students participating in the program.
(e) The board of trustees of a school district may also contract with a local business or a local institution of higher education for assistance in developing or operating a program under this section. A program may provide education in areas of technology unique to the local area.
(f) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (H.B. 639), Sec. 2, eff. May 26, 2017.
(g) If a business that contracts with a district under Subsection (e) obtains any insurance related to the student other than liability insurance, any proceeds of the insurance must be used for the benefit of the student and the student's family.
(h) The board of trustees of a school district must submit a proposed program under this section to the commissioner of education in accordance with criteria established by the commissioner.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 61, Sec. 3, eff. May 16, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (H.B. 639), Sec. 2, eff. May 26, 2017.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.29.htm
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This section cites
Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
Education Code
- Tex. Educ. Code § 28.002REQUIRED CURRICULUM.Printed as Section 28.002
- Tex. Educ. Code § 28.025HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE; ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT RECORD.Printed as Section 28.025
- Tex. Educ. Code § 29.182STATE PLAN FOR CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.Printed as Section 29.182
- Tex. Educ. Code § 29.183CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.Printed as Section 29.183
- Tex. Educ. Code § 29.184CONTRACTS WITH OTHER SCHOOLS FOR CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CLASSES.Printed as Section 29.184(a)
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