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TITLE 19 EDUCATION
PART 2TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
CHAPTER 74CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER COTHER PROVISIONS
RULE §74.31Health Classifications for Physical Education
ISSUE 06/02/2000
ACTION Proposed
Preamble Texas Admin Code Rule

For physical education, a district must classify each student, on the basis of health, into one of the following categories.

  (1)Unrestricted (not limited in activities).

  (2)Restricted (excludes the more vigorous activities).

    (A)Permanent. A member of the healing arts licensed to practice in Texas must provide the school written documentation concerning the nature of the impairment and the expectations for physical activity for the student.

    (B)Temporary. The student may be restricted from physical activity of the physical education class. A member of the healing arts licensed to practice in Texas must provide the school written documentation concerning the nature of the temporary impairment and the expected amount of time for recovery. During recovery time, the student must continue to learn the concepts of the lessons but may not actively participate in the skill demonstration.

  (3)Adapted and remedial (specific activities prescribed or prohibited, as directed by a member of the healing arts licensed to practice in Texas).

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State, on May 22, 2000

TRD-200003552

Criss Cloudt

Associate Commissioner, Policy Planning and Research

Texas Education Agency

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 2, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-9701



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