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TX HB4033

TX HB4033
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.


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Introduced
03/08/2023
In Committee
03/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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