Tex. Educ. Code Section 30A.151
Costs to Be Borne by State


(a)

Except as authorized by Section 30A.152 (Grants and Federal Funds) or this section, the state shall pay the cost of operating the state virtual school network.

(b)

The operating costs of the state virtual school network may not be charged to a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

(c)

The costs of providing electronic professional development courses may be paid by state funds appropriated by the legislature or federal funds that may be used for that purpose.

(d)

Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1328, Sec. 105(a)(3), eff. September 1, 2009.

(e)

State funds provided in connection with the state virtual school network may not be used in a manner that violates Section 7, Article I, Texas Constitution.

(f)

For a full-time electronic course program offered through the state virtual school network for a grade level at or above grade level three but not above grade level eight, a school district or open-enrollment charter school is entitled to receive federal, state, and local funding for a student enrolled in the program in an amount equal to the funding the district or school would otherwise receive for a student enrolled in the district or school. The district or school may calculate the average daily attendance of a student enrolled in the program based on:

(1)

hours of contact with the student;

(2)

the student’s successful completion of a course; or

(3)

a method approved by the commissioner.
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. 37, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1328 (H.B. 3646), Sec. 105(a)(3), eff. September 1, 2009.

Source: Section 30A.151 — Costs to Be Borne by State, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.­30A.­htm#30A.­151 (accessed Mar. 23, 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:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 30A.151’s source at texas​.gov