H.B. No. 4125 mandates that law enforcement agencies notify educational institutions when an employee is under investigation for specific criminal offenses. The bill introduces a new section, Section 37.089, to the Education Code, which outlines the definitions of key terms such as "law enforcement agency," "educational institution," and "educational institution employee." It establishes a requirement for law enforcement to inform the chief of police or superintendent of the educational institution within 24 hours of initiating an investigation involving offenses against minors or felony charges. Additionally, if no charges are filed or the case is dismissed, the law enforcement agency must notify the educational institution within two working days.

The bill also details the content and confidentiality of notifications, emphasizing that any shared information must not compromise ongoing investigations. It requires law enforcement to provide updates as necessary and mandates educational institutions to keep the information confidential, sharing it only with authorized personnel. Furthermore, the Texas Education Agency is tasked with overseeing compliance, developing training materials for school administrators, and establishing a reporting system to track notifications and ensure accountability. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if the vote is not achieved.

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