Education Code § 21.001

Sec. 21.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Commissioner" includes a person designated by the commissioner. (2) "Digital learning" means any type of learning that is facilitated by technology or instructional practice that makes effective use of technology. (3) "Digital literacy" means having the knowledge and ability to use a range of technology tools for varied purposes. The term includes the capacity to use, understand, and evaluate technology for use in education settings. (3-a) "Student with a disability" means a student who is: (A) eligible to participate in a school district's special education program under Section 29.003; (B) covered by Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794); or (C) covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.). (3-b) "Teacher of record" means a person employed by a school district who teaches the majority of the instructional day in an academic instructional setting and is responsible for evaluating student achievement and assigning grades. (4) "Virtual instruction" means instructional activities delivered to students primarily over the Internet. (5) "Virtual learning" means digital learning facilitated by virtual instruction. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 757 (S.B. 1839), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 215 (H.B. 159), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 226), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.001(10), eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2), Sec. 2.03, eff. June 20, 2025.