Relating to the right of a parent of a public school student to immediate notice of certain disciplinary action taken against the student.
Impact
The bill is set to amend Chapter 26 of the Education Code of Texas, establishing clearer communication protocols between schools and parents. By ensuring that parents are promptly informed of disciplinary decisions, the legislation seeks to enhance parental involvement in the educational process and ensure that parents are aware of their child's circumstances. This approach could help strengthen the parents' ability to support their children during potentially challenging times, such as disciplinary issues.
Summary
House Bill 172 focuses on reinforcing the rights of parents concerning disciplinary actions taken against their children in public schools. Specifically, it aims to ensure that parents receive prompt notification should their child be placed in a disciplinary alternative education program, be expelled, or put into a juvenile justice alternative education program. The bill mandates that school districts inform parents on the day the disciplinary action is taken through written notice delivered by the student, followed by a more formal notification by telephone or mail by the next business day.
Contention
There may be points of contention regarding the bill's implementation, particularly related to the school's capacity to comply with the 24-hour notification requirement. Critics may argue about the administrative burden placed on school districts to issue timely notifications, potentially leading to concerns over resource allocation. Additionally, the effectiveness of such measures in actually improving student behavior and parental engagement might be debated among stakeholders in the education system.
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions taken against students.
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 a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular educational environment, including parental rights related to that transition, and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.
Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for certain public school students.
Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students; authorizing a civil remedy.
Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular classroom and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.
Relating to a psychological assessment of homicidal risk of a public school student following the student's expulsion or placement in a disciplinary alternative education program for certain conduct.
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.