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TX HB4209
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shelley Luther
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AI Summary
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Requires school district and open-enrollment charter school employees to report suspected child abuse or neglect to both the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and a local or state law enforcement agency when the report involves certain types of misconduct
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The dual-reporting requirement applies specifically when evidence suggests misconduct described in Section 22.093(c)(1)(A) or (B) of the Education Code, which relates to inappropriate relationships or sexual misconduct with students
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Amends the Texas Education Agency's policy governing child abuse reports to include this dual-reporting obligation for school employees
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Modifies Section 261.103 of the Family Code to add the new dual-reporting requirement as an exception to the standard reporting options
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a report of child abuse or neglect made by an employee of a school district or an open-enrollment charter school.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
3/31/2025