Bill > HB1992

This bill establishes a Behaviorally At-Risk Student Grant Program to support students in grades 7-12 who have experienced disciplinary actions or potential childhood trauma. The program will provide grants to school districts and charter schools to implement voluntary social and cognitive skills training programs for eligible students. Behaviorally at-risk students are defined as those who have been suspended, expelled, or disciplined for behaviors like threatening or intimidating conduct, aggressive actions, or possessing prohibited weapons or substances. The training programs must be evidence-based, focus on conflict resolution and emotional skills, and be delivered in small groups of 4-8 students at least twice weekly. School administrators will identify eligible students and seek parental consent for participation. Participating schools cannot place these students in disciplinary alternative programs and must report on student progress. The program includes provisions for hiring qualified personnel or contracting with nonprofit organizations to deliver the training, and requires comprehensive training for educators involved in the program. The Texas Education Agency will develop guidelines for grant eligibility and implementation, with the program set to begin in the 2025-2026 school year.

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