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TX HB728

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Senfronia Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the required retention period for video recordings from special education classroom cameras from three months to six months after the recording date

  • Requires schools to provide written notice within 10 instructional days after activating a video camera in a classroom or special education setting, including self-contained classrooms

  • Mandates that schools respond to parent requests for video recordings within seven school business days, either releasing the recording or providing written explanation of denial with appeal information

  • Requires districts to provide written information about video camera policies to parents of students in self-contained special education classrooms by the 10th day of the fall semester

  • Directs the Texas Education Agency to include information about classroom video cameras in written materials provided to parents about special education services and to develop a model notification form for districts

Legislative Description

Relating to certain policies and procedures for the placement and use of video cameras in certain classrooms, including classrooms that provide special education services.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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