Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB728

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Out of Senate Committee
 
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Governor Action
 
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Caption

Relating to certain policies and procedures for the placement and use of video cameras in certain classrooms, including classrooms that provide special education services.

Impact

If enacted, HB 728 would amend existing education codes to include detailed requirements for school districts about the retention and viewing of recorded footage. Schools are mandated to retain video recordings for a minimum period and must respond promptly to parental requests for access to these recordings. This act acknowledges the growing concerns around student safety and the accountability of educators, particularly in special education environments.

Summary

House Bill 728 is a legislative proposal aimed at regulating the use and placement of video cameras in certain classrooms, particularly those that provide special education services. The bill outlines specific policies and procedures that schools and open-enrollment charter schools must follow when implementing video camera systems in educational settings. It emphasizes the need for written notification to parents and school staff regarding the activation of video cameras, ensuring transparency and compliance with state law.

Contention

One of the notable points of contention surrounding HB 728 relates to the implications of surveillance in educational settings. Critics may argue that increasing surveillance could impact the trust between educators and students, create an unnecessary atmosphere of surveillance in schools, and raise concerns over privacy. Proponents of the bill, however, may argue that such measures are essential for protecting students' rights and ensuring a safe learning environment. The balance between safeguarding student welfare and maintaining a supportive educational atmosphere will likely be a key topic during discussions on this bill.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 26. Parental Rights And Responsibilities
    • Section: 0081
  • Chapter 29. Educational Programs
    • Section: 022

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2234

Relating to certain policies and procedures for the placement and use of video cameras in certain classrooms, including classrooms that provide special education services.

TX HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

TX SB1474

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

TX HB272

Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB730

Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations by the Department of Family and Protective Services, and parental child safety placements.

TX SB1539

Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.

TX SB2083

Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular classroom and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.

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