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TX HB1332

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Josey Garcia

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to include their dating violence policy in the district improvement plan, adding it to the list of required provisions alongside policies on sexual abuse, maltreatment of children, and trauma-informed care

  • Expands dating violence policy requirements to include procedures, protocols, and guidelines for both reporting and responding to incidents, with a focus on victim safety

  • Mandates that schools notify the parent or guardian of an alleged victim of dating violence before notifying the parent or guardian of the alleged perpetrator

  • Requires dating violence policies to include interim protective measures for victims during the school's disciplinary process, including protection from retaliation and other available accommodations

  • School districts must implement the updated dating violence policy by the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, with the act taking effect immediately upon two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to school district policies on dating violence.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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