Bill > HB2206

This bill amends the Texas Education Code to strengthen reporting requirements for public school employee misconduct to local law enforcement. Specifically, the bill requires superintendents or directors of school districts, charter schools, regional education service centers, and shared services arrangements to notify the local police department or county sheriff within 48 hours of becoming aware of certain serious alleged misconduct by educators. If a superintendent or director fails to provide this required notice, they may face administrative penalties, including potential fines between $500 and $10,000, and their certification may be impacted. Furthermore, intentionally failing to report such misconduct with the intent to conceal it would be considered a state jail felony. The new reporting requirements apply to specific types of serious misconduct, and the bill ensures that the State Board for Educator Certification can take action against educators who do not comply with these reporting standards. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving educational institutions time to prepare for the new reporting obligations.