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This bill enhances public school safety measures through multiple legislative changes. It authorizes the Texas Education Agency to commission peace officers to enforce school safety regulations, expands the Texas School Safety Center's board of directors to include a public junior college administrator, and modifies requirements for school district emergency operations plans. The bill requires school districts to provide more comprehensive safety training for staff, including specific training for substitute teachers and personnel dealing with potential security threats. It mandates that threat assessment teams for students with special education needs include professionals with specific knowledge of the student's disability. The legislation also increases reporting requirements, such as creating an annual school safety report to be submitted to state leadership and requiring sheriffs in counties with schools to hold at least two safety meetings per year. Additionally, the bill provides more flexibility for school districts in meeting safety standards and expands the use of safety funding to include items like security upgrades, mental health support, and hiring safety personnel. These changes aim to create a more comprehensive and proactive approach to school safety, with provisions taking effect in the 2025-2026 school year.

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