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EDUCATION CODE

TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS


	§ 1.001. APPLICABILITY.  (a) This code applies to all 
educational institutions supported in whole or in part by state tax 
funds unless specifically excluded by this code.
	(b)  Except as provided by Chapter 18, Chapter 19, Subchapter 
A, Chapter 29, or Subchapter E, Chapter 30, this code does not apply 
to students, facilities, or programs under the jurisdiction of the 
Department of Aging and Disability Services, the Department of 
State Health Services, the Health and Human Services Commission, 
the Texas Youth Commission, the Texas Department of Criminal 
Justice, a Job Corps program operated by or under contract with the 
United States Department of Labor, or any juvenile probation 
agency.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, § 1, eff. May 30, 1995.  
Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 377, § 2, eff. June 17, 
2005.


	§ 1.002. EQUAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OR 
OPPORTUNITIES.  (a) An educational institution undertaking to 
provide education, services, or activities to any individual within 
the jurisdiction or geographical boundaries of the educational 
institution shall provide equal opportunities to all individuals 
within its jurisdiction or geographical boundaries pursuant to this 
code.
	(b)  An educational institution may not deny services to any 
individual eligible to participate in a school district's special 
education program as provided by Section 29.003, but the 
educational institution shall provide individuals with 
disabilities special educational services as authorized by law or, 
where expressly authorized, assist in and contribute toward the 
provision of appropriate special educational services in 
cooperation with other educational institutions and other 
appropriate agencies, institutions, or departments.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, § 1, eff. May 30, 1995.            


	§ 1.003. THE FLYING OF THE UNITED STATES AND TEXAS 
FLAGS.  On all regular school days, every school and other 
educational institution to which this code applies shall fly the 
United States and Texas flags.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, § 1, eff. May 30, 1995.            


	§ 1.004. DISPLAY OF NATIONAL MOTTO.  A public elementary 
or secondary school or an institution of higher education as 
defined by Section 61.003 may display the United States national 
motto, "In God We Trust," in each classroom, auditorium, and 
cafeteria.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 412, § 1, eff. June 20, 2003.