Texas to Expand How Schools Discipline Students

Bill expanding Texas student discipline options awaits Gov. Abbott's signature

Gov. Greg Abbott says he plans to sign the bill into law once it reaches his desk, calling the proposal “common sense."

Texas to expand how schools discipline students

House Bill 6, which now heads to the governor, targets the increase in violence that has plagued schools since the pandemic.

Bill expanding school misconduct investigations, Do-Not-Hire registry nears governor’s desk

AUSTIN (KXAN) – In a 134-2 vote on Tuesday, the Texas House gave initial approval to a bill targeting what Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, called “dangerous loopholes” in the state’s misconduct registries.   Senate Bill 571 is expected to head to the governor's desk soon. Sen. Bettencourt vowed to pass a bill during the 89th legislative session to expand access to the state’s Do Not Hire registries and expand the Texas Education Agency’s abili…

Texas DAEPs: Disparities in Discipline for Black Students - Dallas Weekly

For nearly thirty years, the Texas Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs (DAEPs) have operated as a parallel system within the state’s public education landscape. Intended as a short-term intervention for students with behavioral issues, these programs have increasingly come under scrutiny for perpetuating racial disparities, disproportionately impacting Black students, and raising serious questions about equity and educational opportunity…