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TX SB2464

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a grant program administered by the Texas Education Agency to provide financial assistance to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for school safety and mental health programs

  • Requires funded programs to facilitate partnerships with nonprofit organizations and recognized fusion centers to help school employees prevent and identify student mental health issues early

  • Mandates programs use socio-emotional wellness coaches or psychological safety officers to support teachers, administrators, and staff who work directly with students

  • Requires programs to provide an interactive online platform with psychological safety information and resources for school employees

  • Caps individual grants at $100,000 per eligible school district or charter school, with the agency authorized to adopt rules for eligibility, application procedures, and compliance monitoring

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment of a school safety and mental health grant program.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-164/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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