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TX HB340
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Shaheen
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AI Summary
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Requires independent school district student codes of conduct to prohibit students from wearing clothing or displaying accessories indicating membership in or support of criminal street gangs or terrorist organizations
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School boards must define "criminal street gang" and "terrorist organization" within their student codes of conduct
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Amends Section 37.001(a) of the Texas Education Code to add this as a mandatory element of student conduct policies
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Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a provision in a school district's student code of conduct prohibiting the wearing of clothing or displaying of items indicating membership in or support of certain organizations.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
2/28/2025