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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 168¿ª½±¹ÙÍø's (TEA) Student Discipline Program provides guidance to local education agencies (LEAs) and regional education service centers (ESCs) on these disciplinary policies, procedures, and discipline data reporting requirements.

Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures

Texas Education Code (TEC), §37.0832(c), requires local education agencies (LEAs) to adopt policies and procedures concerning bullying prevention. Senate Bill 2050, 87^thÌýTexas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, added TEC, §37.0832(c-1), requiring the 168¿ª½±¹ÙÍø (TEA) to adopt minimum standards for the bullying prevention policies and procedures LEAs adopt under TEC, §37.0832(c). TEA finalized its Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures January 31, 2023.

• Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention

Student Discipline Program Technical Resources and Samples

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

Student Discipline Professional Development Training Update

TEA Student Discipline trainings for Administrators and PEIMS Coordinators will be transitioning to the TEALearn online course model in the very near future.ÌýÌýInformation related to the specific availability date and logistics for completing the course will be forthcoming.ÌýThank you for your patienceÌýand support.

Along with the new model of training, office hours will be available for conversations, questions, and discussions each month. Details coming soon!

Samples

• Alternative Education Program (AEP) Individualized Student Transition Plan