A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students or the abuse of students.
Impact
With the passing of SSB3042, state laws will be strengthened to require school officials, including superintendents and governing authorities of educational institutions, to report specific behaviors that indicate a potential risk to student safety. This includes the explicit requirement to report any grooming behaviors, which are defined as any inappropriate relationship or actions that serve to gain undue access to a student. The law builds upon existing provisions while expanding the definitions of what constitutes misconduct to include actions that threaten student well-being.
Summary
Senate Study Bill 3042 (SSB3042) is an act aimed at enhancing the requirements for reporting misconduct by licensed school employees. The bill introduces mandatory reporting to the Board of Educational Examiners for instances where educational employees are engaged in grooming behavior or abuse towards students. The objective is to ensure greater accountability and protection for students by requiring that any suspected misconduct be reported promptly by the relevant authorities in school districts or accredited nonpublic schools.
Contention
Some potential areas of contention surrounding SSB3042 could involve the definitions of grooming and inappropriate behavior, which may vary in interpretation. Opponents might argue that the stringent reporting requirements could lead to an environment of fear among educators, where the lines between professional and personal interactions could be overly scrutinized. Proponents, on the other hand, could assert that precise definitions are crucial for protecting students and ensuring that all allegations are taken seriously, fostering a safer educational environment.
Related
A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students or the abuse of students.(See HF 2487.)
IA HF2487
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of certain specified school employees, complaints against school employees and the investigation of complaints against school employees, and the responsibilities of the department of education and the board of educational examiners. (Formerly HSB 568.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.
A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students or the abuse of students.(See HF 2487.)
A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students.(See HF 167.)
A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students.(See SF 273.)
A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students.(Formerly HSB 46.)
A bill for an act relating to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students.(Formerly SSB 1066.)
A bill for an act relating to the board of educational examiners, including by modifying provisions related to the time in which complaints concerning licensed school employees having romantic or otherwise inappropriate relationships with students can be investigated, the mandatory reporting of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior toward students or the abuse of students, and reporting requirements related to the investigation of complaints against licensees and unlicensed school employees.(Formerly SSB 3050.)
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to mandatory reporting to the board of educational examiners of certain specified school employees, complaints against school employees and the investigation of complaints against school employees, and the responsibilities of the department of education and the board of educational examiners. (Formerly HSB 568.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.
A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the time in which the board of educational examiners can investigate complaints relating to licensed school employees having romantic or otherwise inappropriate relationships with students.(See SF 2378.)
A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the time in which the board of educational examiners can investigate complaints relating to licensed school employees having romantic or otherwise inappropriate relationships with students.(See HF 2261.)
A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the time in which the board of educational examiners can investigate complaints relating to licensed school employees having romantic or otherwise inappropriate relationships with students.(Formerly HSB 564.)
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Changes the name of "applied behavior assistant analyst" to "assistant applied behavior analyst" and makes several changes to provide consistency in the certification language for behavioral analysts.
Changes the name of "applied behavior assistant analyst" to "assistant applied behavior analyst" and makes several changes to provide consistency in the certification language for behavioral analysts.