Tex. Educ. Code Section 28.021
Student Advancement

(a)

A student may be promoted only on the basis of academic achievement or demonstrated proficiency of the subject matter of the course or grade level.

(b)

In measuring the academic achievement or proficiency of a student who is dyslexic, the student’s potential for achievement or proficiency in the area must be considered.

(c)

In determining promotion under Subsection (a), a school district shall consider:

(1)

the recommendation of the student’s teacher;

(2)

the student’s grade in each subject or course;

(3)

the student’s score on an assessment instrument administered under Section 39.023 (Adoption and Administration of Instruments)(a), (b), or (l), to the extent applicable; and

(4)

any other necessary academic information, as determined by the district.

(d)

By the start of the school year, a district shall make public the requirements for student advancement under this section.

(e)

The commissioner shall provide guidelines to districts based on best practices that a district may use when considering factors for promotion.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 895 (H.B. 3), Sec. 28, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 307 (H.B. 2135), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.

Source: Section 28.021 — Student Advancement, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.­28.­htm#28.­021 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

28.001
Purpose 28.002
Required Curriculum 28.003
Educational Program Access 28.004
Local School Health Advisory Council and Health Education Instruction 28.005
Language of Instruction 28.006
Reading Diagnosis 28.007
Mathematics Diagnosis 28.008
Advancement of College Readiness in Curriculum 28.009
College Credit Program 28.010
Notification Regarding College Credit and Work-based Education Programs 28.012
Instruction on Interaction with Law Enforcement 28.013
Nature Science Curriculum Project 28.014
College Preparatory Courses 28.016
Instruction in High School, College, and Career Preparation 28.017
Instruction on Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Sex Trafficking 28.018
Advanced Computer Science Program 28.020
Mathematics Innovation Zones 28.0021
Personal Financial Literacy 28.021
Student Advancement 28.0022
Certain Instructional Requirements and Prohibitions 28.022
Notice to Parent of Unsatisfactory Performance 28.023
Credit by Examination 28.0023
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Instruction 28.024
Credit for Enrollment in Certain Academies 28.0024
School-based Savings Program 28.025
High School Diploma and Certificate 28.026
Notice of Requirements for Automatic College Admission and Financial Aid 28.0027
District Curriculum Scope, Sequence, and Instructional Material 28.027
Applied Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Courses 28.029
Middle School Advanced Mathematics Program 28.051
Definitions 28.0051
Dual Language Immersion Program 28.052
Program 28.053
Types of Awards 28.054
Subsidies for College Advanced Placement Test or International Baccalaureate Examination 28.055
Use of School Awards 28.056
Application for Teacher Awards and Reimbursements 28.057
Funding 28.058
Confidentiality 28.0062
Reading Standards for Kindergarten Through Third Grade 28.0211
Accelerated Instruction 28.0212
Junior High or Middle School Personal Graduation Plan 28.0213
Intensive Program of Instruction 28.0214
Finality of Grade 28.0216
District Grading Policy 28.0251
High School Diploma for Certain Veterans 28.0252
Computation of High School Grade Point Average 28.0253
Texas First Early High School Completion Program 28.0254
Posthumous High School Diploma for Certain Students 28.0256
Financial Aid Application Requirement for High School Graduation 28.0258
High School Diploma Awarded on Basis of Individual Graduation Committee Review 28.0259
School District Reporting Requirements for Students Graduating Based on Individual Graduation Committee Review Process 28.02121
High School Personal Graduation Plan 28.02122
Inclusion of Mental Health Professions in Health Science Career Information 28.02123
Notification of Certain High School Graduation Requirements 28.02124
Parental Option for Student Retention 28.02591
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Reporting Requirements for Students Graduating Based on Individual Graduation Committee Review Process
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 28.021’s source at texas​.gov