Tex. Educ. Code Section 30A.002
Student Eligibility


(a)

A student is eligible to enroll in a course provided through the state virtual school network only if the student:

(1)

on September 1 of the school year:

(A)

is younger than 21 years of age; or

(B)

is younger than 26 years of age and entitled to the benefits of the Foundation School Program under Section 48.003 (Student Eligibility);

(2)

has not graduated from high school; and

(3)

is otherwise eligible to enroll in a public school in this state.

(b)

A student is eligible to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network only if the student:

(1)

was enrolled in a public school in this state in the preceding school year;

(2)

is a dependent of a member of the United States military who has been deployed or transferred to this state and was enrolled in a publicly funded school outside of this state in the preceding school year; or

(3)

has been placed in substitute care in this state, regardless of whether the student was enrolled in a public school in this state in the preceding school year.

(c)

Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(3) or (b), a student is eligible to enroll in one or more courses provided through the state virtual school network or enroll full-time in courses provided through the network if the student:

(1)

is a dependent of a member of the United States military;

(2)

was previously enrolled in high school in this state; and

(3)

does not reside in this state due to a military deployment or transfer.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1337 (S.B. 1788), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 850 (S.B. 2248), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3646), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 7.008, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 61.01, eff. September 28, 2011.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 182 (S.B. 587), Sec. 1, eff. May 26, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3), Sec. 3.038, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Section 30A.002 — Student Eligibility, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.­30A.­htm#30A.­002 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

30A.001
Definitions
30A.002
Student Eligibility
30A.003
Provision of Computer Equipment or Internet Service
30A.004
Applicability of Chapter
30A.005
Telecommunications or Information Services Network Not Created
30A.006
Authorization for Certain Electronic Courses and Programs
30A.007
Local Policy on Electronic Courses
30A.051
Governance of Network
30A.052
General Powers and Duties of Commissioner
30A.053
Designation of Administering Authority
30A.054
Student Performance Information
30A.055
Limitations on Administering Authority Powers
30A.056
Contracts with Virtual School Service Providers
30A.101
Eligibility to Act as Course Provider
30A.102
Listing of Electronic Courses
30A.103
Criteria for Electronic Courses
30A.104
Course Eligibility in General
30A.105
Approval of Electronic Courses
30A.106
Appeal to Commissioner
30A.107
Options for Providers and Students
30A.108
Informed Choice Reports
30A.109
Compulsory Attendance
30A.110
Applicability of Accountability Requirements
30A.111
Teacher and Instructor Qualifications
30A.112
Educator Professional Development
30A.113
Criteria for Electronic Professional Development Courses
30A.114
Regional Education Service Centers
30A.115
Additional Resources
30A.151
Costs to Be Borne by State
30A.152
Grants and Federal Funds
30A.153
Foundation School Program Funding
30A.155
Fees
30A.1021
Public Access to User Comments Regarding Electronic Courses
30A.1041
Driver Education Courses
30A.1042
Reciprocity Agreements with Other States
30A.1051
Electronic Course Portability
30A.1052
Inducements for Enrollment Prohibited
30A.1121
Alternative Educator Professional Development

Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

§ 30A.002’s source at texas​.gov