1. (a) The district shall be governed as provided by this chapter and policies established by the board. Unless otherwise specifically provided, a provision of this code applying to school districts does not apply to the district.
2. (b) The district may not impose a tax.

3. (c) The district shall:

   1. (1) develop educational programs specifically designed for persons eligible under Section 19.005 and ensure that those programs, such as a high school equivalency program and an English as a second language program, are integrated with an applied career and technical context leading to employment;
   2. (2) develop career and technical education programs specifically designed for persons eligible under Section 19.005 and prioritize the programs that result in certification or licensure, considering the impact that a previous felony conviction has on the ability to secure certification, licensure, and employment;
   3. (3) continually assess job markets in this state and update, augment, and expand the career and technical education programs developed under Subdivision (2) as necessary to provide relevant and marketable skills to students; and
   4. (4) coordinate educational programs and services in the department with those provided by other state agencies, by political subdivisions, and by persons who provide programs and services under contract.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1142 (H.B. 2837), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 274 (H.B. 799), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1022 (S.B. 2405), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2025.