Relating to information a law enforcement agency is required to share with a school district about a person who may be a student.
Impact
This bill amends existing laws, including Article 15.27 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, thereby altering how law enforcement interacts with educational institutions. The proposed changes highlight the critical role that schools play in safeguarding students and ensuring appropriate responses to potential threats. With the inclusion of provisions for threat assessments and safety plans, the bill fosters a collaborative relationship between law enforcement and schools, aimed at preemptive action to address issues related to student behavior and safety.
Summary
House Bill 1825 establishes requirements for law enforcement agencies regarding the sharing of information with school districts about individuals who may be students. Specifically, the bill mandates that when a law enforcement agency arrests or refers a child they believe is a student in a public primary or secondary school, they must inform the school superintendent or their designee within 24 hours. This act aims to enhance student safety by ensuring that schools are informed of incidents that may pose a risk to students. The legislation emphasizes timely communication to allow schools to make informed decisions regarding student welfare.
Contention
Some points of contention surrounding HB 1825 include concerns regarding privacy and the potential stigmatization of students involved in the justice system. Critics may argue that the requirements for sharing information about arrests could lead to unnecessary scrutiny of students, undermining their educational experience. Additionally, the bill's reliance on law enforcement's discretion in determining which incidents warrant notifying the school may provoke debates about fairness and the equitable treatment of all students.
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 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 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.
Relating to the submission by law enforcement agencies to certain public school personnel of a handle with care notice concerning a traumatic event experienced by a public school student and to certain required training regarding those notices.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
Relating to the protection of personally identifiable student information and the use of covered information by an operator or educational entity; authorizing a civil and administrative penalty.