TX HB2378

Expands the registry of persons ineligible to work in public schools to include those who cannot be employed by or provide security or law enforcement services at school districts, charter schools, regional education service centers, and shared services arrangements

Extends mandatory misconduct reporting requirements to cover peace officers, school resource officers, and security officers providing services at public schools, regardless of whether they are employed directly by the school or through a contractor or law enforcement agency

Expands the criminal offense of "improper relationship with a student" (formerly "improper relationship between educator and student") to apply to school security officers and school resource officers who engage in sexual contact or romantic relationships with students at schools where they work

Requires superintendents and directors to report to the commissioner and complete investigations when there is evidence that any covered employee or security personnel abused a student, committed unlawful acts with a minor, or engaged in romantic or sexual contact with a student

Applies to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, with violations of reporting requirements remaining a state jail felony for superintendents, directors, and principals who intentionally conceal misconduct