The bill, S.B. No. 1874, introduces a new section to the Education Code that provides immunity from disciplinary proceedings for professional employees of school districts regarding actions related to school discipline and law enforcement. Specifically, it defines "disciplinary proceeding" as actions taken by the school district to suspend or terminate an employee, or actions initiated by the State Board for Educator Certification. The bill stipulates that school employees cannot face disciplinary actions for reporting violations of Chapter 37 or for actions taken in compliance with that chapter. This immunity is in addition to any other legal immunities already in place.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that it applies to disciplinary proceedings for conduct occurring before, on, or after its effective date, although it does not affect proceedings that were resolved prior to the bill's enactment. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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