Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.

Added provisions allowing school districts to commission employees as peace officers under new Section 37.1031 of the Education Code.

Added new training requirements for security officers, including active shooter response, crisis intervention, and mental health training.

Modified threat assessment procedures to require inclusion of specialists with knowledge of disabilities when assessing students in special education programs.

Added new reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect cases involving specific misconduct to include both child protective services and law enforcement agencies.

Added requirements for annual vulnerability assessments and intruder detection audits to be reported to state officials.

Modified school safety committee composition requirements to include additional public members and adjust term expiration schedules.

Added specific allowable uses for school safety funding, including perimeter security fencing, security cameras, and mental health services.

Modified expiration timelines for good cause exceptions from safety standards, changing from one year to five years for facility standards.