The bill amends Section 37.006 of the Education Code to establish a new requirement for the removal of public school students from the classroom for specific misconduct against school district employees. It introduces a new subsection (a-1), which mandates that a student must be removed from class and placed in a disciplinary alternative education program for a minimum of 30 days if they engage in conduct that constitutes assault or harassment as defined under the Penal Code. This provision is subject to the requirements outlined in Section 37.009(a).

The new regulations will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill also stipulates that it will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 37.006 (Education Code 37)