Texas Education Code

§ 28.021 — STUDENT ADVANCEMENT

ED § 28.021Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION · Part F. CURRICULUM, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES · Ch. 28. COURSES OF STUDY; ADVANCEMENT · Art. B. ADVANCEMENT, PLACEMENT, CREDIT, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT RECORD

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(a)A student may be promoted only on the basis of academic achievement or demonstrated proficiency of the subject matter of the course or grade level.

(b)In measuring the academic achievement or proficiency of a student who is dyslexic, the student's potential for achievement or proficiency in the area must be considered.

(c)In determining promotion under Subsection (a), a school district shall consider:

(1)the recommendation of the student's teacher;

(2)the student's grade in each subject or course;

(3)the student's score on an assessment instrument administered under Section 39.023(a), (b), or (l), to the extent applicable; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 895 (H.B. 3), Sec. 28, eff. June 19, 2009. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 307 (H.B. 2135), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.