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TX HB4033
TX HB4033Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.
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Introduced
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
In Committee
03/20/2023
03/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.
AI Summary
This bill relates to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools. The key provisions include:
1. Allowing teachers to remove disruptive students from class based on a single incident, with additional requirements for returning the student to the same teacher's class.
2. Expanding the list of student conduct that requires removal to a disciplinary alternative education program.
3. Increasing the maximum suspension period from three to five school days.
4. Requiring the designation of a campus behavior coordinator at each school to monitor discipline and report certain concerning student behaviors.
5. Prohibiting the Texas Education Agency from imposing penalties on school districts based on the number of disciplinary actions taken.
6. Requiring school districts to offer students access to telehealth mental health services provided by the Texas Child Health Access through Telemedicine program, if available.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select (on 03/20/2023)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Health
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB4033 | 03/08/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04033I.htm | 03/08/2023 |
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