HB 2623 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to students enrolled in public schools subject to in-school or out-of-school suspension.

HB 2623 limits out-of-school suspensions for Texas public school students to a maximum of three school days. It amends Education Code sections to clarify that principals may suspend students for conduct violating school codes, but out-of-school suspensions cannot exceed three days. The bill directly affects public school students facing suspensions and school administrators implementing discipline policies. It takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, applying to all Texas public schools.
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Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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Will Metcalf
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