84R9806 CAE-D
By: RodrÃguez S.B. No. 811
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to providing a translated copy of a student's
individualized education program to parents unable to speak
English.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 29.005, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (d-1) to read as follows:
(d-1) In compliance with Subsection (d), the district shall
provide the child's individualized education program in audiotape
form if requested by the parent. The audiotaped copy may include
only the child's individualized education program, including any
component required under state or federal law.
SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2015-2016
school year.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2015.