Relating to policies and procedures for addressing dating violence in public schools.

HB 1963 requires Texas public schools to establish policies and procedures for addressing dating violence, directly affecting students, staff, and school administrators. The bill mandates disciplinary actions such as placing students in alternative education programs or expelling them for dating violence under Section 37.0052, and requires reporting certain assault or harassment incidents to law enforcement via Section 37.0151. It applies to all public schools, including charter schools, and aligns with existing education code provisions on bullying prevention, student discipline, and safety protocols. The legislation focuses on standardizing responses to dating violence through specific policy requirements rather than creating new penalties or funding mechanisms.