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 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 
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, the Texas 
Youth Commission, the Texas Department of Human Services, the Texas 
Department of Criminal Justice, or any juvenile probation agency.

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


	§ 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.