Bill > SB1872

This bill modifies the Texas Education Code regarding student expulsion, expanding the circumstances under which students can be removed from school or placed in disciplinary alternative education programs. The bill specifically adds a new provision allowing for mandatory expulsion if a student engages in conduct involving assault against a school district employee or volunteer, and removes previous location-specific restrictions on when such disciplinary actions can occur. The changes broaden the range of offenses that can trigger expulsion or mandatory removal, including various criminal acts such as weapons possession, sexual offenses, assault, and computer security breaches. The bill also updates provisions related to juvenile justice alternative education programs and requires notification of law enforcement for certain types of student misconduct. Importantly, these changes will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, giving schools time to prepare for the new disciplinary guidelines. The bill aims to provide schools with more comprehensive tools to address student misconduct and maintain a safe educational environment by allowing more flexibility in removing students who engage in serious offenses, regardless of where those offenses occur.

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