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House advances school safety bill after floor debate over reporting of educator misconduct
Summary
The Texas House passed House Bill 121 after extended debate over school safety measures and amendments requiring educator‑misconduct reports go to law enforcement.
House Bill 121, a comprehensive school‑safety package, passed the Texas House after extended floor debate and a series of amendments on April 22.
The measure broadens the definition of peace officers connected to public schools to include certain private and permanent law enforcement classifications, allows the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to employ peace officers to enforce rules related to school buildings and grounds, and updates district emergency planning and reporting requirements. Representative King, the bill sponsor, said the bill addresses improvements identified after prior school safety reforms and provides TEA with personnel…
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