UT HB0188

Schools must refer a minor to court after a third drug possession offense on school property, removing discretion for repeat offenders

Principals must notify a student's parent or guardian when the student allegedly commits an offense on school grounds, in addition to existing notification requirements for law enforcement and school personnel

School employees who report student offenses to principals receive confidentiality protections, with their identity disclosed only to law enforcement for investigation purposes

Principals may conduct administrative investigations and searches of school property for alleged drug offenses before notifying law enforcement, with any evidence discovered to be reported and delivered to authorities

New data collection and reporting requirements established for "school-based offenses" and "school-based recidivism," tracking juvenile recidivism at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years after disposition