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Texas House Bill HB2450

Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas House Bill HB2450

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Caption

Relating to a pilot program operated by certain public or private primary or secondary or open-enrollment charter schools in Webb County concerning searches and drug testing of students with parental consent and certain disciplinary measures and other procedures that may arise from such a search or test.

Impact

If implemented, this bill would introduce a significant shift in how schools manage student discipline with respect to drug and alcohol offenses. Schools would be allowed to perform searches and tests based on reasonable suspicions and with the express consent of parents, setting a legal framework toward collaboration between educational institutions and families in addressing substance challenges. Moreover, the bill includes provisions for the sealing of juvenile records upon successful program completion, which could positively impact students' future opportunities by preventing long-term repercussions stemming from youthful indiscretions.

Summary

House Bill 2450 proposes a pilot program aimed at certain public, private, and charter schools in Webb County, Texas, concerning the procedures for conducting searches and drug testing of students with parental consent. The bill specifically seeks to evaluate the efficacy of parental-consent searches and drug or alcohol testing as means for identifying substance use and addressing it through alternative disciplinary measures rather than involving the criminal justice system. The intent is to reduce both drug or alcohol usage among students and the instances of juveniles becoming embroiled in legal proceedings related to substance abuse issues.

Contention

Despite the potential benefits, the bill raises notable points of contention. Critics may raise concerns regarding the adequacy of the protections surrounding students' rights during searches and testing procedures. Questions may also be raised about the effectiveness of parental consent as a safeguard, especially considering the power dynamics between parents and their children. Additionally, the fiscal implications of not just conducting but also implementing the alternative programs suggested by the bill could impact education budgets, prompting discussions about resource allocation in a tightly constrained funding environment.

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX HB2875

Relating to requirements regarding certain student resources provided to public and private school students by a public or private primary or secondary school, institution of higher education, state agency, or public library.

TX HB2736

Relating to requirements regarding certain student resources provided to public and private school students by a public or private primary or secondary school, institution of higher education, state agency, or public library.

TX SB1152

Relating to requirements regarding certain student resources provided to public and private school students by a public or private primary or secondary school, institution of higher education, state agency, or public library.

TX HB4977

Relating to the operation of open-enrollment charter schools, including enrollment procedures and the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

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 HB5290

Relating to authorizing a private right of action against a school district or open enrollment charter school that violates a student or parental right.

TX HB516

Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions taken against students.

TX HB1626

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.

TX SB1754

Relating to certain restrictions on the use of personally identifiable information pertaining to a public school student by an operator or educational entity.

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