H.B. No. 1010 is a legislative measure aimed at enhancing safety and security in Texas public schools by amending various sections of the Education Code. A key feature of the bill is the introduction of Section 8.064, which requires regional education service centers to assist school districts and charter schools in developing multihazard emergency operations plans, forming safety committees, conducting emergency drills, and addressing security deficiencies. The bill also mandates that when a student transfers schools, the previous district must provide the new district with the student's disciplinary record and any relevant threat assessments. Additionally, it revises existing provisions related to school safety audits and emergency operations plans to ensure they are comprehensive and include training and coordination with local emergency services.

The bill establishes a classroom safety referral board in public primary and secondary schools, composed of teachers, a sheriff's office investigator, an assistant district attorney, and a parent, to review cases of violent conduct and determine appropriate actions. It also requires that materials related to the review process be kept in the student's school record until their 24th birthday, with unauthorized destruction classified as a Class A misdemeanor. Furthermore, the Texas Education Agency will monitor school safety requirements, and regional safety review teams will conduct vulnerability assessments. The bill outlines funding allocations for improving school safety and security, with provisions set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, or immediately if passed by a two-thirds majority.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 7.028, Education Code 25.002, Education Code 25.036, Education Code 25.095, Education Code 65.003, Education Code 37.2071, Education Code 37.2091, Education Code 48.115, Family Code 65.003 (Education Code 7, Education Code 25, Education Code 37, Education Code 48, Education Code 65, Family Code 65)