Tex. Education Code § 33.253
This is the official text of Tex. Education Code § 33.253, part of Texas’s Education Code — governs public schools and universities in Texas.
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§ 33.253. ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSES.
Official statutory text
(a) The Expanded Learning Opportunities Council is established to:
(1) study issues concerning expanded learning opportunities for this state's public school students, including:
(A) issues related to creating safe places for children outside of the regular school day, improving the academic success of students who participate in expanded learning opportunities programs, and assisting working families; and
(B) other issues prescribed under Section 33.258; and
(2) make recommendations as provided by Section 33.259 to address issues studied under this subchapter.
(b) In conducting studies under this subchapter, the council shall focus on innovative, hands-on learning approaches that complement rather than replicate the regular school curriculum.
(1) study issues concerning expanded learning opportunities for this state's public school students, including:
(A) issues related to creating safe places for children outside of the regular school day, improving the academic success of students who participate in expanded learning opportunities programs, and assisting working families; and
(B) other issues prescribed under Section 33.258; and
(2) make recommendations as provided by Section 33.259 to address issues studied under this subchapter.
(b) In conducting studies under this subchapter, the council shall focus on innovative, hands-on learning approaches that complement rather than replicate the regular school curriculum.
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