By: Coleman H.B. No. 3887
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to trauma training for public school personnel.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 161.325, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows:
(b-1) The program on the list must include components that
provide for training counselors, teachers, nurses, administrators,
and other staff, as well as law enforcement officers and social
workers who regularly interact with students, to recognize students
displaying signs of physical or emotional trauma.
(1) intervene effectively with students described by
this subdivision by providing notice and referral to a parent or
guardian so appropriate action, such as seeking mental health or
substance abuse services, may be taken by a parent or guardian.
SECTION 2. Section 161.325, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by adding Subsections (c-3) and (c-4) to read as follows:
(c-3) Each school district shall report annually to the
Texas Education Agency:
(1) the number of teachers, principals, and counselors
employed by the district who have completed training under this
section; and
(2) the total number of teachers, principals, and
counselors employed by the district.
(c-4) The Texas Education Agency shall make the information
reported under Subsection (c-3) available to t
he public on the
agency's Internet website.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.