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Texas House Bill HB687

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB687

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Caption

Relating to the establishment of a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools.

Impact

Should the bill pass, it would bring specific financial resources to school districts by allowing the TEA to award grants to eligible districts that show a substantial need for bullying prevention initiatives. This funding can be directed to no more than three campuses per district, facilitating targeted interventions. Technical assistance to aid in the implementation of these programs would also be available, enhancing the likelihood of successful outcomes. The program's focus on evidence-based strategies and expert collaboration aligns with current educational priorities regarding student mental health and safety.

Summary

House Bill 687 aims to establish a bullying prevention pilot program within public schools in Texas. The bill defines 'bullying' in accordance with existing state law and outlines the responsibilities of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to develop this pilot program. The focus is on reducing incidents of bullying on school campuses through the implementation of researched best practices alongside collaboration with experts in child and youth psychology, mental health, and education. This initiative seeks to address the rising concerns about bullying and its impact on students' well-being and educational environment.

Contention

While the bill primarily presents a proactive approach to school safety, it could face scrutiny regarding the allocation of funding and the criteria used to determine which districts qualify for grants. Additionally, there may be discussions about the efficacy of such programs and their ability to achieve measurable reductions in bullying incidents. Furthermore, as with many education-related initiatives, stakeholders might raise questions about the long-term sustainability of funding for such a program beyond its initial phase, as well as how the state's educational policies will adapt to support ongoing bullying prevention efforts.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 37. Discipline; Law And Order
    • Section: New Section

Latest TX HB687 Activity

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Companion Bills

TX SB2852

Identical Relating to the establishment of a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4845

Relating to the establishment of a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools.

TX SB2342

Relating to bullying prevention in public schools, including the establishment of a bullying prevention program.

TX HB18

Relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB690

Relating to the establishment of the office of community violence intervention and prevention within the Department of State Health Services and a grant program for violence intervention and prevention services.

TX HB4625

Relating to bullying, cyberbullying, and identity-based bullying in public schools.

TX SB2185

Relating to bullying, cyberbullying, and identity-based bullying in public schools.

TX HB4631

Relating to the establishment of the Opportunity High School Diploma pilot program.

TX SB9

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

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