Tex. Educ. Code Section 7.010
Electronic Student Records System


(a)

In this section, “institution of higher education” has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003 (Definitions).

(b)

Each school district, open-enrollment charter school, and institution of higher education shall participate in an electronic student records system that satisfies standards approved by the commissioner of education and the commissioner of higher education.

(c)

The electronic student records system must permit an authorized state or district official or an authorized representative of an institution of higher education to electronically transfer to and from an educational institution in which the student is enrolled and retrieve student transcripts, including information concerning a student’s:

(1)

course or grade completion;

(2)

teachers of record;

(3)

assessment instrument results;

(4)

receipt of special education services, including placement in a special education program and the individualized education program developed; and

(5)

personal graduation plan as described by Section 28.0212 (Junior High or Middle School Personal Graduation Plan) or 28.02121 (High School Personal Graduation Plan), as applicable.

(d)

The commissioner of education or the commissioner of higher education may solicit and accept grant funds to maintain the electronic student records system and to make the system available to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and institutions of higher education.

(e)

A private or independent institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003 (Definitions), may participate in the electronic student records system under this section. If a private or independent institution of higher education elects to participate, the institution must provide the funding to participate in the system.

(f)

Any person involved in the transfer and retrieval of student information under this section is subject to any state or federal law governing the release of or providing access to any confidential information to the same extent as the educational institution from which the data is collected. A person may not release or distribute the data to any other person in a form that contains confidential information.
Added by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 5 (H.B. 1), Sec. 3.01, eff. May 31, 2006.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 211 (H.B. 5), Sec. 1(a), eff. June 10, 2013.

Source: Section 7.010 — Electronic Student Records System, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.­7.­htm#7.­010 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

7.001
Definition
7.002
Texas Education Agency: Composition and Purpose
7.003
Limitation on Authority
7.004
Sunset Provision
7.005
Cooperation Between State Agencies of Education
7.006
Coordination of Records
7.008
Public Access to Peims Data
7.010
Electronic Student Records System
7.012
Model Data-sharing Agreements
7.021
Texas Education Agency Powers and Duties
7.022
Internal Audit
7.023
Agency Employment Policy
7.024
Investment Capital Fund
7.025
Ymca Account
7.027
Texas Music Foundation Account
7.028
Limitation on Compliance Monitoring
7.029
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Exchange of Information for Students in Foster Care
7.031
Grants
7.037
Reporting Schedule
7.040
Postsecondary Education and Career Opportunities
7.051
Selection of the Commissioner
7.052
Term of Office
7.053
Removal from Office
7.054
Qualification
7.055
Commissioner of Education Powers and Duties
7.056
Waivers and Exemptions
7.057
Appeals
7.058
Research on Mathematics Skills Acquisition and Program Effectiveness
7.059
Mathematics Homework and Grading Service
7.060
Reducing Paperwork
7.061
Facilities Standards
7.062
Science Laboratory Grant Program
7.063
Person First Respectful Language Promotion
7.064
Career and Technology Consortium
7.065
Teaching and Learning Conditions Survey
7.070
Coordination of Data Collection
7.101
Composition
7.102
State Board of Education Powers and Duties
7.103
Eligibility for Membership
7.104
Terms
7.105
Compensation and Reimbursement
7.106
Meetings
7.107
Officers
7.108
Prohibition on Political Contribution or Activity
7.109
Designation as State Board for Career and Technology Education
7.110
Public Testimony
7.111
High School Equivalency Examinations
7.112
Representation of Publisher of Instructional Materials by Former Member of Board
7.113
Employers for Education Excellence Award
7.0561
Texas High Performance Schools Consortium

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 7.010’s source at texas​.gov