HB 3551 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a school district student's reentry into a regular educational environment from an alternative education program, including parental rights related to that reentry.

HB 3551 requires school districts to create a personalized reentry plan for students transitioning from disciplinary alternative education programs back to regular classrooms. Within five days of a student's release, a campus administrator must hold a meeting with the student's parent or guardian and relevant staff (including counselors, behavior coordinators, and teachers) to coordinate the reentry. The bill mandates that parents receive a list of involved staff and an opportunity to meet with them - either in person or remotely - to discuss the plan and share information about the student before it is finalized. This directly affects students in alternative education programs and their families by ensuring parental involvement in the transition process.
Sub-Topics: Higher Education
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Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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