Texas Education Code 29.041 – Definitions
Terms Used In Texas Education Code 29.041
- 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
In this subchapter:
(1) “Parent” means a resident of this state who is a natural or adoptive parent, managing or possessory conservator, legal guardian, custodian, or other person with legal authority to act on behalf of a child.
(2) “Supplemental special education instructional materials” includes textbooks, computer hardware or software, other technological devices, and other materials suitable for addressing an educational need of a student receiving special education services under Subchapter A.
(3) “Supplemental special education services” means an additive service that provides an educational benefit to a student receiving special education services under Subchapter A, including:
(A) occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy; and
(B) private tutoring and other supplemental private instruction or programs.