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TX SB2852
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jose Menendez
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Directs the agency to provide technical assistance to grant recipients, potentially through regional education service centers
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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
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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