Relating to school district policies on dating violence.
SB 2242 requires all Texas public school districts to include a specific dating violence policy in their annual district improvement plans. The policy must define dating violence (including physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse in a dating relationship), state it is not tolerated at school, and establish victim-focused reporting procedures. Crucially, it mandates that schools notify parents of alleged victims before notifying parents of alleged perpetrators, and include interim safety measures for victims during disciplinary processes. This affects every public school district, students, staff, and parents across Texas, directly shaping how schools address dating violence incidents. The bill amends Education Code Sections 11.252(a)(11) and 37.0831(b) to implement these requirements.
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Introduced Mar 11, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Royce West
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