SECTION 74.31. Health Classifications for Physical Education

For physical education, a district must classify each student, on the basis of health, into one of the following categories.

(1) Unrestricted (not limited in activities).

(2) Restricted (excludes the more vigorous activities).

(A) Permanent. A member of the healing arts licensed to practice in Texas must provide the school written documentation concerning the nature of the impairment and the expectations for physical activity for the student.

(B) Temporary. The student may be restricted from physical activity of the physical education class. A member of the healing arts licensed to practice in Texas must provide the school written documentation concerning the nature of the temporary impairment and the expected amount of time for recovery. During recovery time, the student must continue to learn the concepts of the lessons but may not actively participate in the skill demonstration.

(3) Adapted and remedial (specific activities prescribed or prohibited, as directed by a member of the healing arts licensed to practice in Texas).

Source Note: The provisions of this §74.31 adopted to be effective September 1, 2001, 25 TexReg 7691