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Student Discipline in Texas

Texas public schools are required to develop and enforce various student discipline policies that follow Texas Education Code and federal law. These policies include a student code of conduct outlining disciplinary actions taken based on student behavior. The Texas Education Agency's (²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ) Student Discipline Program provides guidance to school systems and regional education service centers (ESCs) on these disciplinary policies, procedures, and discipline data reporting requirements.

Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures

, requires school systems to adopt policies and procedures concerning bullying prevention. Senate Bill 2050, 87^thÌýTexas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, added , requiring the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ to adopt minimum standards for the bullying prevention policies and procedures school systems adopt under TEC, §37.0832(c). ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ finalized its Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures January 31, 2023.

• Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention

Student Discipline Professional Development and Technical Resources

Student Discipline Professional Development Training and Office Hours:

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ 2024-2025 Student Discipline – Chapter 37 Training is now offered viaÌý as a self-paced online course. This online training provides the same comprehensive information previously available in-person and virtually, led by Mary Scott.Ìý

Important Details:

• ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵLearn Account Required: If you haven't created a ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵLearn account, you'll need to set up an account first before enrolling in the course.Ìý The following linkÌýexplains the process for registration in ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵLearn and enrolling in a course through the platform:Ìý

• Access the Training: Links to register for the training can be found by searching onÌýÌýor atÌý

• Certificate of Completion: After finishing the course and a short quiz, you'll receive a certificate of completion. Keep this certificate if you plan to attend Student Discipline Office Hours.

• Chat & Chill - Student Discipline Office HoursÌýare available beginning January 2025. You may register for a session after completing the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵLearn Student Discipline Training.ÌýÌý

Student Discipline Technical Resources

• PEIMS Discipline Data - Questions and Answers
• PEIMS Discipline Data - Behavior and Definition
• PEIMS Discipline Data - Chart for Determining Mandatory and Discretionary DAEP Placements and Expulsions

Samples

• Alternative Education Program (AEP) Individualized Student Transition Plan