Title ED, Education Code

Sec. 33.203. COMPLETION OF UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE FORMS. (a) Each student participating in an extracurricular athletic activity must complete the University Interscholastic League forms entitled "Preparticipation Physical Evaluation--Medical History" and "Acknowledgmen…

Sec. 33.204. CERTAIN UNSAFE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED. A coach, trainer, or sponsor for an extracurricular athletic activity may not encourage or permit a student participating in the activity to engage in any unreasonably dangerous athletic technique that unnecessarily enda…

Sec. 33.205. CERTAIN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED. (a) A coach, trainer, or sponsor for an extracurricular athletic activity shall at each athletic practice or competition ensure that: (1) each student participating in the activity is adequately hydrated; (2) any prescribed asthma…

Sec. 33.206. COMPLIANCE; ENFORCEMENT. (a) In accordance with Chapter 552, Government Code, a school shall make available to the public proof of compliance for each person enrolled in, employed by, or volunteering for the school who is required to receive safety training described…

Sec. 33.207. CONTACT INFORMATION. (a) The commissioner shall maintain an existing telephone number and an electronic mail address to allow a person to report a violation of this subchapter. (b) Each school that offers an extracurricular athletic activity shall prominently display…

Sec. 33.208. NOTICE REQUIRED. (a) A school that offers an extracurricular athletic activity shall provide to each student participating in an extracurricular athletic activity and to the student's parent or guardian a copy of the text of Sections 33.201-33.207 and a copy of the U…

Sec. 33.209. INCORPORATION OF SAFETY REGULATIONS. The University Interscholastic League shall incorporate the provisions of Sections 33.203-33.207 into the league's constitution and contest rules. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (S.B. 82), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007…

Sec. 33.210. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY. This subchapter does not waive any liability or immunity of a school district or its officers or employees. This subchapter does not create any liability for or a cause of action against a school district or its officers or employees. Added b…

Sec. 33.211. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY. A person who volunteers to assist with an extracurricular activity is not liable for civil damages arising out of an act or omission relating to the requirements under Section 33.205 unless the act or omission is willfully or wantonly neglige…

Sec. 33.251. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "council" means the Expanded Learning Opportunities Council. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 503), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 33.252. EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. (a) Expanded learning opportunities may be provided during: (1) an extended school day; (2) an extended school year; or (3) structured learning programs outside of the regular school day, including before- and after-school programs an…

Sec. 33.253. ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSES. (a) The Expanded Learning Opportunities Council is established to: (1) study issues concerning expanded learning opportunities for this state's public school students, including: (A) issues related to creating safe places for children outside…

Sec. 33.254. SUNSET PROVISION. The council is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the council is abolished and this subchapter expires September 1, 2029. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 53…

Sec. 33.255. COMPOSITION. The council is composed of 13 members appointed by the commissioner as follows: (1) two members of the public, including one representing the business community and one parent of a public school student participating in an expanded learning opportunities…

Sec. 33.256. MEETINGS. (a) The council shall meet in person at least three times each year and may hold additional meetings by conference call if necessary. (b) Section 551.125, Government Code, applies to a meeting held by conference call under this section, except that Section …

Sec. 33.257. COMPENSATION. A member of the council may not receive compensation for service on the council. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 503), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.

Sec. 33.258. POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The council shall: (1) study issues related to expanded learning opportunities for public school students; (2) study current research and best practices related to meaningful expanded learning opportunities; (3) analyze the availability of and …

Sec. 33.259. STATEWIDE EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PLAN; REPORT. (a) The council shall develop a comprehensive statewide action plan for the improvement of expanded learning opportunities for public school students in this state, including a timeline for implementation of the…

Sec. 33.260. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS. The agency may accept on behalf of the council a gift, grant, or donation from any source to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 503), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013. SUBCHAPTER Z. MI…

Sec. 33.901. BREAKFAST PROGRAMS. (a) If at least 10 percent of the students enrolled in one or more schools in a school district or enrolled in an open-enrollment charter school are eligible for free or reduced-price breakfasts under the national school breakfast program provided…

Sec. 33.9011. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN ADDITIVES IN FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS. (a) In this section: (1) "National school breakfast program" means the national school breakfast program under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. Section 1773). (2) "National school lunch progr…

Sec. 33.902. PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILD CARE. (a) In this section, "school-age students" means children enrolled as students in prekindergarten through grade 7. (b) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 8, Sec. 21(3), eff. September 28, 2011. (c) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Le…

Sec. 33.903. COMMUNITY EDUCATION CHILD CARE SERVICES. (a) The agency shall establish a pilot program for the development of community education child care services as provided by this section. From the total amount of funds appropriated to the agency, the commissioner shall withh…

Sec. 33.9031. BEFORE-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. (a) The board of trustees of a school district may establish before-school or after-school programs for students enrolled in elementary or middle school grades. A program established under this section may operate before, aft…

Sec. 33.904. LIAISON FOR CERTAIN CHILDREN IN CONSERVATORSHIP OF STATE. (a) Each school district and open-enrollment charter school shall: (1) appoint at least one employee to act as a liaison officer to facilitate the enrollment in or transfer to a public school or open-enrollmen…

Sec. 33.907. DONATION OF FOOD. (a) In this section: (1) "Donate" has the meaning assigned by Section 76.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. (2) "Nonprofit organization" has the meaning assigned by Section 76.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. (b) A school district or open-…

Sec. 33.908. GRACE PERIOD POLICY FOR EXHAUSTED OR INSUFFICIENT MEAL CARD OR ACCOUNT BALANCE. The board of trustees of a school district that allows students to use a prepaid meal card or account to purchase meals served at schools in the district shall adopt a grace period policy…

Sec. 33.909. PURPLE STAR CAMPUS. (a) In this section, "military-connected student" has the meaning assigned by Section 25.006. (b) The agency shall designate a school district campus as a Purple Star Campus if the campus applies and qualifies for the designation under this sectio…

Sec. 33.913. TUTORING PROGRAM. (a) A member of a nonprofit teacher organization or a person who is not a member but meets the requirements under Subsection (b) may participate in a tutoring program in accordance with this section to provide supplemental instruction to students in…