Tex. Educ. Code Section 30A.107
Options for Providers and Students


(a)

A course provider may offer electronic courses to:

(1)

students and adults who reside in this state; and

(2)

students who reside outside this state and who meet the eligibility requirements under Section 30A.002 (Student Eligibility)(c).

(b)

A student who is enrolled in a school district or open-enrollment charter school in this state as a full-time student may take one or more electronic courses through the state virtual school network.

(c)

A student who resides in this state but who is not enrolled in a school district or open-enrollment charter school in this state as a full-time student may, subject to Section 30A.155 (Fees), enroll in electronic courses through the state virtual school network. A student to whom this subsection applies:

(1)

may not in any semester enroll in more than two electronic courses offered through the state virtual school network;

(2)

is not considered to be a public school student;

(3)

must obtain access to a course provided through the network through the school district or open-enrollment charter school attendance zone in which the student resides;

(4)

is not entitled to enroll in a course offered by a school district or open-enrollment charter school other than an electronic course provided through the network; and

(5)

is not entitled to any right, privilege, activities, or services available to a student enrolled in a public school, other than the right to receive the appropriate unit of credit for completing an electronic course.

(d)

A school district or open-enrollment charter school may not require a student to enroll in an electronic course.
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. 1328 (H.B. 3646), Sec. 33, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 61.06, eff. September 28, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1386 (H.B. 1926), Sec. 18, eff. June 14, 2013.

Source: Section 30A.107 — Options for Providers and Students, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.­30A.­htm#30A.­107 (accessed Apr. 13, 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. 13, 2024

§ 30A.107’s source at texas​.gov