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Ìý- The TEC includes laws and rules passed by the state legislature. It applies to most educational institutions that are supported in whole orÌýpart by state tax funds.

ɬÀï·¬ Administrative Rules (TAC)Ìý- The TAC are adopted by the State Board of Education or the Commissioner of Education under authority granted by state law.

State Board of Education Rules (SBOE) -ÌýThese rulesÌýdefine how the SBOE conducts and takes public comments and testimony at board meetings.

Ìý- This legislation provided federal funds to support public education, particularly in resource-poor, low income settings.

Legislative Briefing BookÌý- After each legislative session the ɬÀï·¬produces a briefing book that describes new laws that impact public education.

Ìý– The OAG office provides information on Open Government in ɬÀï·¬ including ɬÀï·¬ laws, decisions, letter rulings, and other resources.

Ìý– The FPCO provides information on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA) and the Protection of Public Rights Amendment (PPRA).ÌýÌý

Ìý– The commission assists local government and state agencies in records management, including records retention of public school districts in ɬÀï·¬.

Ìý- This link provides information on the laws and resources available for educating homeless children in ɬÀï·¬.ÌýÌý

– The USDOE is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance to education.

Ìý– The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is granted authority to set immunization requirements by the TEC, Chapter 38, Health & Safety.

- If you need a lawyer, contact the at (800) 252-9690 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Legal Aid Service Provider Directory - please consult to locate legal service providers by county.

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Note:ÌýThe external links on this page are neither owned nor maintained by TEA. They are provided as a service to the public. The opinions expressed on the sites may not reflect the positions of the Agency. All URLs listed in this site have been tested for accuracy. Content accuracy and appropriateness, however, cannot be guaranteed over time as websites and their contents change constantly. The Agency takes no responsibility for difficulties which may result from the use of any website listed herein. Please notify the Webmaster if you find any dead links or inappropriate material.

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