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TX SB2852

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Education Agency to develop a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools using research-based best practices and collaboration with experts in child psychology, mental health, and education

  • Authorizes the commissioner to award grants to school districts that demonstrate substantial need for bullying prevention, with each recipient district limited to implementing the program at no more than three campuses

  • Directs the agency to provide technical assistance to grant recipients, potentially through regional education service centers

  • Allows the commissioner to use available funds and accept grants or donations to implement the program, but does not require program development or grant awards unless money is specifically appropriated

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment of a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-164/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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