Tex. Educ. Code Section 39A.112
Parent Petition for Action


(a)

For purposes of this section, “parent” has the meaning assigned by Section 12.051 (Definitions), and the signature of only one parent of a student is required.

(b)

If the commissioner is presented, in the time and manner specified by commissioner rule, with a written petition signed by the parents of a majority of the students enrolled at a campus to which Section 39A.111 (Continued Unacceptable Performance Rating) applies, specifying an action authorized under that section that the parents request the commissioner to order, the commissioner shall, except as otherwise authorized by this section, order the specific action requested.

(c)

If the board of trustees of the school district in which the campus is located presents to the commissioner, in the time and manner specified by commissioner rule, a written request that the commissioner order specific action authorized under Section 39A.111 (Continued Unacceptable Performance Rating) other than the specific action requested in the parents’ petition and a written explanation of the basis for the board’s request, the commissioner may order the action requested by the board of trustees.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 21.001, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Section 39A.112 — Parent Petition for Action, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.­39A.­htm#39A.­112 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

39A.001
Grounds for Commissioner Action
39A.002
Authorized Commissioner Actions
39A.003
Powers and Duties of Conservator or Management Team
39A.004
Appointment of Board of Managers
39A.005
Revocation of School District Accreditation
39A.006
Board of Managers for School District Managed by Conservator or Management Team
39A.007
Intervention to Improve High School Completion Rate
39A.051
Actions Based on Campus Performance
39A.052
Campus Intervention Team Members
39A.053
On-site Needs Assessment
39A.054
Campus Intervention Team Recommendations
39A.055
Targeted Improvement Plan
39A.056
Notice of Public Meeting for Development of Targeted Improvement Plan
39A.057
Hearing for Targeted Improvement Plan
39A.058
Submission of Targeted Improvement Plan to Commissioner
39A.059
Executing Targeted Improvement Plan
39A.060
Campus Intervention Team Continuing Duties
39A.061
Satisfaction of Certain Requirements Related to Campus Planning and Site-based Decision-making
39A.062
Submission of Campus Improvement Plan in Certain Circumstances
39A.063
Compliance Through Intervention Under Federal Accountability
39A.064
Strong Foundations Intervention for Certain Campuses
39A.065
Local Improvement Plan
39A.101
Order for Preparation of Campus Turnaround Plan
39A.102
Implementation of Updated Targeted Improvement Plan
39A.103
Notice of Campus Turnaround Plan
39A.104
Preparation of Campus Turnaround Plan
39A.105
Contents of Campus Turnaround Plan
39A.106
Date Campus Turnaround Plan Takes Effect
39A.107
Commissioner Approval of Campus Turnaround Plan
39A.108
Implementation of Campus Turnaround Plan
39A.109
Assistance and Partnerships Allowed
39A.110
Modification of Campus Turnaround Plan
39A.111
Continued Unacceptable Performance Rating
39A.112
Parent Petition for Action
39A.113
Repurposing of Closed Campus
39A.114
Targeted Technical Assistance Authorized in Certain Circumstances
39A.115
Rules
39A.117
Intervention for Certain Districts or Campuses
39A.118
Intervention if Assigned Certain Performance Needs Improvement Rating
39A.151
Solicitation of Proposals for Alternative Management
39A.152
Qualifications of Managing Entity
39A.153
Contract with Managing Entity
39A.154
Extension of Management Contract
39A.155
Evaluation of Managing Entity
39A.156
Cancellation of Management Contract
39A.157
Return of Management to School District
39A.158
Continued Applicability of Accountability Provisions
39A.159
Funding of Campus Operated by Managing Entity
39A.160
Open Meetings and Public Information
39A.161
Rules
39A.201
General Powers and Duties of Board of Managers
39A.202
Board of Managers of School District
39A.204
Composition of Board of Managers
39A.205
Training of Board of Managers
39A.206
Compensation
39A.207
Replacement of Member of Board of Managers
39A.208
Expiration of Appointment
39A.209
Removal of Board of Managers
39A.251
Applicability of Interventions and Sanctions to Open-enrollment Charter School
39A.252
Rules
39A.253
Hearing Not Required
39A.254
Campus Improvement Plan for Open-enrollment Charter School
39A.255
Campus Turnaround Plan for Open-enrollment Charter School
39A.256
Appointment of Board of Managers for Open-enrollment Charter School
39A.257
Superintendent for Open-enrollment Charter School
39A.258
Removal by Commissioner
39A.259
Compensation of Board of Managers and Superintendent
39A.260
Immunity
39A.301
Review of Sanctions by State Office of Administrative Hearings
39A.901
Annual Review
39A.902
Acquisition of Professional Services
39A.903
Costs Paid by School District
39A.904
Immunity from Civil Liability
39A.905
Campus Name Change Prohibited
39A.906
Commissioner Authority
39A.907
Assessment Instrument Study

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 39A.112’s source at texas​.gov