Texas § ED.21.404 - PLANNING AND PREPARATION TIME
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § ED.21.404 — PLANNING AND PREPARATION TIME, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ ED.21.404. PLANNING AND PREPARATION TIME
PLANNING AND PREPARATION TIME. Each classroom teacher is entitled to at least 450 minutes within each two-week period for instructional preparation, including parent-teacher conferences, evaluating students' work, and planning. A planning and preparation period under this section may not be less than 45 minutes within the instructional day. During a planning and preparation period, a classroom teacher may not be required to participate in any other activity. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § ED.21.404
What does The Texas Constitution § ED.21.404 cover?
Section ED.21.404 ("PLANNING AND PREPARATION TIME") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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