(a) Each school district with 500 or fewer employees and each regional education service center is required to participate in the program.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a school district otherwise subject to Subsection (a) that, on January 1, 2001, was individually self-funded for the provision of health coverage to its employees may elect not to participate in the program.

(c) An educational district described by § 1579.002(5)(B) that, on January 1, 2001, had 500 or fewer employees may elect not to participate in the program.
(d) Expired.