84R25182 GCB-F
By: Walle H.B. No. 2279
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 2279:
By: Flynn C.S.H.B. No. 2279
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to child and adolescent interaction education and training
for certain peace and reserve law enforcement officers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Sections 1701.253(c) and (j), Occupations Code,
are amended to read as follows:
(c) As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the
commission shall establish a statewide comprehensive education and
training program on civil rights, racial sensitivity, [and]
cultural diversity, and youth development and psychology for
persons licensed under this chapter.
(j) As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the
commission shall require an officer to complete a statewide
education and training program on de-escalation and crisis
intervention techniques to facilitate interaction with persons,
including children and adolescents, with mental and behavioral
health needs. The program may include training on positive
behavioral interventions and supports, conflict resolution
techniques, and restorative justice techniques [impairments]. An
officer shall complete the program not later than the second
anniversary of the date the officer is licensed under this chapter
or the date the officer applies for an intermediate proficiency
certificate, whichever date is earlier. An officer may not satisfy
the requirements of this subsection [section] or Section
1701.402(g) by taking an online course on de-escalation and crisis
intervention techniques to facilitate interaction with persons
with mental and behavioral health needs [impairments].
SECTION 2. Sections 1701.402(g) and (i), Occupations Code,
are amended to read as follows:
(g) As a requirement for an intermediate proficiency
certificate or an advanced proficiency certificate, an officer must
complete the education and training program described by Section
1701.253 regarding de-escalation and crisis intervention
techniques to facilitate interaction with persons, including
children and adolescents, with mental and behavioral health needs
[impairments].
(i) As a requirement for an intermediate proficiency
certificate, an officer must complete an education and training
program on civil rights, racial sensitivity, [and] cultural
diversity, and youth development and psychology established by the
commission under Section 1701.253(c).
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.