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TX HB4352

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harold Dutton

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes mandatory placement in disciplinary alternative education programs for students who possess two ounces or less of marijuana on or within 300 feet of school property

  • Makes placement discretionary rather than mandatory for students possessing less than one gram of THC or cannabinol derivatives contained in vaping devices or consumable liquids

  • Eliminates mandatory disciplinary placement for students who merely possess an e-cigarette, while maintaining mandatory placement for those who use, sell, give, or deliver e-cigarettes to others

  • Applies to conduct occurring on school property, within 300 feet of school property, or at school-sponsored activities

  • Takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to the removal of a public school student from the classroom for engaging in conduct involving the possession of certain prohibited substances.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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