Relating to discipline in public schools.
This bill amends Texas school discipline rules to increase transparency and promote non-punitive approaches for young students. It requires public school districts to post contact information for the staff member responsible for student discipline (either a campus behavior coordinator or designated administrator) on their websites. The bill also creates a new program for students in grades below three who engage in certain behaviors, mandating age-appropriate alternatives to suspensions - including positive behavior models, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices - instead of in-school or out-of-school suspensions. These changes apply to all Texas public school districts and affect teachers, administrators, and students in pre-K through second grade.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Referred to Public Education
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Olcott
RRepublican
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