Texas Family Code 263.004 – Notice to Court Regarding Education Decision-Making
(a) Unless the rights and duties of the department under § 153.371(10) to make decisions regarding the child’s education have been limited by court order, the department shall file with the court the name and contact information for each person who has been:
(1) designated by the department to make educational decisions on behalf of the child; and
(2) assigned to serve as the child’s surrogate parent in accordance with 20 U.S.C. § 1415(b) and § 29.001(10), Education Code, for purposes of decision-making regarding special education services, if applicable.
(b) Not later than the fifth day after the date an adversary hearing under § 262.201 or 262.205 is concluded, the information required by Subsection (a) shall be filed with the court and a copy shall be provided to the school the child attends.
Terms Used In Texas Family Code 263.004
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) If a person other than a person identified under Subsection (a) is designated to make educational decisions or assigned to serve as a surrogate parent, the department shall include the updated information in a permanency progress report filed under § 263.303 or 263.502. The updated information must be provided to the school the child attends not later than the fifth day after the date of designation or assignment.