Texas Education Code

§ 11.158 — AUTHORITY TO CHARGE FEES

ED § 11.158Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION · Part C. LOCAL ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE · Ch. 11. SCHOOL DISTRICTS · Art. D. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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(a)The board of trustees of an independent school district may require payment of:

(1)a fee for materials used in any program in which the resultant product in excess of minimum requirements becomes, at the student's option, the personal property of the student, if the fee does not exceed the cost of materials;

(2)membership dues in student organizations or clubs and admission fees or charges for attending extracurricular activities, if membership or attendance is voluntary;

(3)a security deposit for the return of materials, supplies, or equipment;

(4)a fee for personal physical education and athletic equipment and apparel, although any student may provide the student's own equipment or apparel if it meets reasonable requirements and standards relating to health and safety established by the board;

(5)a fee for items of personal use or products that a student may purchase at the student's option, such as student publications, class rings, annuals, and graduation announcements;

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Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 57.01, eff. September 28, 2011. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 6 (S.B. 6), Sec. 9, eff. July 19, 2011. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (H.B. 3), Sec. 3.006, eff. September 1, 2019.