Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including certain training for school district personnel and parents of certain students.
Impact
The proposed changes to the Education Code under HB 4193 would centralize training protocols across school districts, ensuring a more uniform approach to safety and security in schools. The bill mandates that a threat assessment and safe supportive school team be created at each campus, which is tasked with implementing the safe and supportive school program. Additionally, schools must adopt policies that prioritize staff training in evidence-based threat assessment programs, potentially raising the standard for crisis management in educational settings.
Summary
House Bill 4193 focuses on enhancing safety and security measures in public schools throughout Texas. A significant aspect of the bill is the establishment of specific training requirements for school district personnel, including both educators and support staff. This training is aimed at equipping individuals with skills to effectively address and manage various scenarios that may arise within the school environment, stressing the importance of de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, and positive relationship-building among students.
Contention
While the bill aims to fortify the creation of a safer educational atmosphere, discussions may arise surrounding the implications of mandated training and the allocation of resources. Stakeholders might express concerns regarding the effectiveness of the proposed training programs or the burden placed on school districts to comply with new regulations. Furthermore, the bill highlights the need for ongoing evaluation of the training process to ensure that staff members are consistently prepared for potential crises, which could lead to debates over the adequacy of training practices and the financial responsibilities incurred by districts.
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including the establishment of a school safety grant program and a school safety plan implementation grant program, and the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the state school safety fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
Relating to dyslexia evaluations and services for public school students, the provision of services for students with dyslexia and related disorders, and certain parental notice regarding the rights of parents of public school students with disabilities.
Relating to prohibiting the physical restraint of or use of chemical irritants or Tasers on certain public school students by peace officers and school security personnel under certain circumstances.