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TX HB615

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mary Gonzalez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school principals to initiate an investigation within 10 school days when they have reason to believe a student knowingly produced or distributed intimate videos or images depicting another student, including AI-generated deepfakes

  • Mandates investigations include documentation of all interviews, evidence collected, and actions taken, with a written summary of findings provided to impacted students and their parents/guardians

  • Requires schools to designate a campus employee to coordinate supportive measures and services for impacted students immediately upon initiating an investigation, regardless of whether they participate in the investigation

  • Authorizes disciplinary actions including removal to a disciplinary alternative education program, mandatory prevention/education programs, increased staff monitoring, and ongoing investigations for retaliation or new incidents

  • Requires school districts to post information on their website and provide written notice annually to students and parents about available support services for victims of such misconduct, effective for the 2025-2026 school year

Legislative Description

Relating to policies and procedures regarding a public school student who knowingly produced or distributed certain intimate videos or images depicting another student.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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