Legal Services Frequently Asked Questions

The following links contain frequently asked questions that our office receives. Each link will have questions and answers pertaining to the topic area. Our office can answer general questions and provide information about state law, but we cannot give legal advice to either side of a dispute.

If you find the information below does not answer your question(s) you may contact our legal office at (512) 463-9720 or by email at tealegal@tea.texas.gov.

Teacher FAQs
This section answers questions pertaining to issues of interest to teachers in the public school system.

Attendance FAQs
This section answers questions pertaining to truancy charges, absentees, immunization and more.

Student Records FAQs
This section answers questions pertaining to issues regarding Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA).

General Student FAQs
This section answers questions regarding School District issues dress code, immunizations, absentee policy drug searches and more.

General FAQs
This section answers questions on general school or education issues.