Loading chat...
TX HB5344
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Denise Villalobos
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Requires participating state agencies to complete investigations and issue determinations on all allegations of reportable conduct against employees, volunteers, or contractors, even if the individual resigns or surrenders their license during the process
-
Prohibits state agencies from dismissing appeals or entering settlement agreements that would prevent a final determination on reportable conduct allegations
-
Bars school districts, charter schools, and contractors from allowing employees to provide services at schools if they are identified in the interagency reportable conduct search engine for misconduct involving abuse or inappropriate relationships with students
-
Expands access to the registry of persons ineligible for school employment to include entities and subcontractors that contract with school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, or shared services arrangements
-
Takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025; applies only to contracts entered into after the effective date
Legislative Description
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to provide services as an employee, volunteer, or contractor for certain agencies, including public school contractors, and access to the registry of persons who are not eligible for employment at public schools.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Human Services
4/7/2025