(a) If, for the purpose of receiving special education services under Subchapter A, Chapter 29, a school district assigns a student to a district campus other than the campus the student would attend based on the student’s residence, the district shall permit the student’s parent, guardian, or other person standing in parental relation to the student to obtain a transfer to the assigned campus for any other student residing in the household of the student receiving special education services, provided that:
(1) the other student is entitled under § 25.001 to attend school in the district; and
(2) the appropriate grade level for the other student is offered at the campus.
(b) A school district is not required to provide transportation to a student who transfers to another campus under this section. This subsection does not affect any transportation services provided by the district in accordance with other law for the student receiving special education services.

Terms Used In Texas Education Code 25.0343

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • 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) § 25.034 does not apply to a transfer under this section.
(d) This section does not apply if the student receiving special education services resides in a residential facility.

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