Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, public school safety and security requirements, and the provision of safety-related resources.
Impact
The bill would require school districts to adopt more stringent safety protocols and ensure the presence of certified peace officers, effectively enhancing the security framework within educational environments. This amendment seeks to integrate law enforcement more closely into the educational sector, which may significantly alter how safety and discipline are approached in schools. The intent is to minimize risks and enhance response capabilities to potential threats, positioning the Texas Education Agency at the helm of this initiative.
Summary
House Bill 3351 relates to measures designed to enhance safety in public schools across Texas. The bill focuses on the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, establishing new requirements for school safety and security, and allocating necessary resources to bolster these protective measures. By involving peace officers in school security, the legislation aims to create a safer environment for students and staff during school hours and in emergency situations.
Contention
However, the proposed changes may not come without controversy as some community members and advocates may express concerns about the presence of police officers within schools. Detractors might argue that this could create an atmosphere of fear rather than safety, especially for students from marginalized backgrounds. They may also express that an over-policed environment could interfere with educational objectives, drawing scrutiny regarding potential impacts on student behavior and the overall school climate.
Identical
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.
Same As
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.
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 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 measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing the Texas Homeland Security Division and the Border Security Advisory Council, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Homeland Security Division, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.