The bill, H.B. No. 3657, amends Section 37.006 of the Education Code to establish a mandatory removal process for public school students who engage in specific harmful conduct against school district employees. It introduces a new subsection (a-1) that requires students to be removed from class and placed in a disciplinary alternative education program for a minimum of 30 days if they commit acts that meet the criteria for assault or harassment as defined in the Penal Code. This provision is subject to the requirements outlined in Section 37.009(a).

The bill is set to take effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, with an immediate effect clause contingent upon a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature. If the necessary vote is not achieved, the bill will still take effect on September 1, 2025.

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