The bill, H.B. No. 340, amends Section 37.001(a) of the Education Code to enhance the student code of conduct in independent school districts. It requires the code to include a prohibition against students wearing clothing or displaying items that indicate membership in or support for criminal street gangs or terrorist organizations. This new provision is aimed at promoting a safer school environment and is to be defined by the school board within the student code of conduct. Additionally, the bill mandates that the code must be posted at each school campus or made available for review at the principal's office.

The bill also includes a deletion of a previous provision regarding the student code of conduct, specifically removing the requirement to address certain methods for managing student behavior. The new provisions will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and the bill will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 37.001 (Education Code 37)