Student Fees, Fines, and Charges

Generally, public school districts provide a free education to all who enroll, but state law permits certain fees to be assessed by local school district.  The following are resources related to the student fees and charges permitted by state law.

Related Policies

Your local school board policy manual contains TASB's (LEGAL) reference policies and board-adopted (LOCAL) policies.  Your district may also have relevant administrative regulations.  For more information on student fees, see district policy and regulations at the following code:

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TASB Resources

• For information on theft, loss, or damage to technology devices at school, see eSource at Businesss – District Technology.

Other Resources

• The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Correspondence Re: Attendance, Admission, Enrollment Records and Tuition, issued annually, summarizes several related statutes and associated TEA interpretations, like whether a district can charge tuition or charge a student fees for courses held outside of school hours as make up work.
• The TEA Public Education Grant (PEG) Frequently Asked Questions Web Site provides information about PEG transfers and related issues like whether a district can charge tuition for PEG transfers.