Bill > HB4527

This bill extends existing legal requirements for reporting employee misconduct in public schools to private schools, effectively mandating that private school administrators and employees must follow the same reporting protocols as public school staff. Specifically, the bill requires private schools to report alleged incidents of employee misconduct to law enforcement, including child abuse or neglect, using the same standards that apply to public school districts. This means that if a private school administrator or employee becomes aware of potential misconduct by another employee, they would be legally obligated to report that incident to law enforcement, just as public school employees are currently required to do under Texas law. The new requirement will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving private schools time to understand and implement the new reporting procedures. The bill aims to create consistent child protection standards across both public and private educational institutions by ensuring that potential employee misconduct is promptly reported to the appropriate authorities.

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