Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2536

Filed

3/13/25

Out of Senate Committee

Voted on by Senate

Out of House Committee

Voted on by House

Governor Action

Bill Becomes Law

Caption

Relating to the requirement for certain administrators of certain educational entities to report certain educator misconduct; increasing an administrative penalty.

Impact

The introduction of SB2536 will likely have significant implications for the management of educational entities in Texas. By increasing the financial repercussions for administrators who do not comply with reporting responsibilities, the bill intends to enhance the oversight of educator conduct. Consequently, educators may face greater scrutiny, fostering an environment geared towards transparency and accountability within schools. This aligns with broader efforts to protect students and uphold the integrity of the educational system.

Summary

SB2536 seeks to enforce stricter reporting requirements for certain educational administrators regarding educator misconduct. The bill mandates that superintendents and directors must report incidents of misconduct by educators, and if they fail to do so, they could face administrative penalties. The proposed penalties range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000 for non-compliance, with certification renewal contingent upon the payment of any imposed penalties. This bill aims to hold educational leaders accountable for maintaining ethical standards within their institutions.

Contention

While SB2536 aims to promote accountability, it may also generate discussion regarding the feasibility of its implementation. Concerns could arise about the potential burden placed on administrators to meet the reporting requirements, as well as the fairness of the penalties. Critics may argue that the penalties could disproportionately impact those in smaller or under-resourced educational entities, raising questions about the balance between accountability and support for educators and administrators facing challenging circumstances.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

Chapter 21. Educators
- Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3792

Relating to requiring a public school to certify compliance with the requirements to discharge or refuse to employ certain ineligible persons and to report certain educator misconduct.

TX HB122

Relating to reports of certain misconduct engaged in by an employee of a public school, regional education service center, or shared services arrangement and a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding employee misconduct reporting mechanisms.

TX HB4978

Relating to reports of certain misconduct committed by an employee of a public school, regional education service center, or shared services arrangement and a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding employee misconduct reporting mechanisms.

TX SB2433

Relating to certain election practices and procedures; increasing a criminal penalty; providing an administrative penalty.

TX SB1849

Relating to an interagency reportable conduct search engine, standards for a person's removal from the employee misconduct registry and eligibility for certification as certain Texas Juvenile Justice Department officers and employees, and the use of certain information by certain state agencies to conduct background checks.

TX SB81

Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.