Relating to a requirement that public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools notify the Texas Education Agency of student deaths.
Impact
The implementation of HB 3716 is expected to significantly impact the way public schools report tragic incidents involving students. By establishing a formal reporting requirement, the bill seeks to standardize data collection across all districts, allowing the TEA to gain better insights into student mortality rates and the circumstances surrounding these tragedies. This standardized reporting could also lead to improved policies and practices aimed at preventing student deaths, as the data will enable stakeholders to identify trends and areas of concern.
Summary
House Bill 3716 mandates that public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in Texas notify the Texas Education Agency (TEA) regarding student deaths. Each school district must report the number of student deaths that occurred in the preceding school year, including specific details such as the age, grade level, and cause of death of each student. This bill seeks to ensure the collection of pertinent data related to student fatalities in Texas schools, aiming to promote accountability and oversight in the education system.
Contention
While the bill presents a structured approach to reporting student deaths, there may be concerns regarding privacy and the emotional impact on families who lose a child. Stakeholders may debate the balance between the necessity of data for systemic improvements and the sensitivity of revealing personal information regarding student deaths. Additionally, schools may express apprehension about the administrative burden that comes with accurately reporting such incidents each year, potentially leading to discussions on the support needed for districts to comply effectively.
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools provide emergency response mapping data to local law enforcement agencies.
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools provide emergency response mapping data to local law enforcement agencies.
Relating to the operation of open-enrollment charter schools, including enrollment procedures and the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
Relating to a requirement to report through the Public Education Information Management System the number of students transported from a school district or open-enrollment charter school for a mental health emergency detention.
Relating to a notification requirement concerning the availability of nurses on the campus of a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school.
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours.