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TX HB2875
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Suleman Lalani
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AI Summary
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Authorizes school districts to adopt local policies addressing "eloping" behavior by students with autism or other intellectual or developmental disabilities, defined as unexpectedly leaving a safe or supervised area, often due to sensory triggers, anxiety, or communication difficulties
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Requires policies to emphasize behavioral support plans in IEPs or Section 504 plans, staff training on causes of eloping and de-escalation techniques, and nonpunitive approaches that do not treat eloping as disciplinary infractions
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Prohibits policies from characterizing eloping as intentional absconding or fleeing for unlawful purposes
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Permits school districts to collaborate with law enforcement and emergency services to develop protocols for safely recovering students who elope
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Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect upon two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the development and adoption by school districts of local policies to address eloping behavior by students with autism or other intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
3/19/2025