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Department of Grant Compliance and Administration
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News from the
Federal Program Compliance Division
Unsafe School Choice Option (USCO) Handbook
The Federal Program Compliance Division has posted a revision to the Unsafe School Choice Option (USCO) Handbook (v 4.1).
The revision includes that PEIMS Action Reason Code 36 [Felony Controlled Substance Violation – TEC §37.007(a)(3)] will remain part of the methodology for identification of Persistently Dangerous Schools. Starting with 2024-2025 PEIMS data, TEA will no longer be accepting appeals due to vaping with a PEIMS Action Reason Code 36.
Effective September 1, 2023, the following codes were added to PEIMS.
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PEIMS/TSDS
Action- Reason Code (C165)
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Translation
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Possessed, Sold, Gave, Used, Delivered, Or Was Under The Influence Of Marihuana Or Tetrahydrocannabinol - TEC 37.006(a)(2)(C-1)
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Possessed, Sold, Gave, Delivered, Or Used E-Cigarette - TEC 37.006(a)(2)(C-2)
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Possessed, Sold, Gave, Used, Delivered, Or Was Under The Influence Of Other Controlled Substance – TEC 37.007(b)
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For Further Information
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