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Student Discipline in ɬÀï·¬

ɬÀï·¬ public schools are required to develop and enforce various student discipline policies that follow ɬÀï·¬ Education Code and federal law. These policies include a student code of conduct outlining disciplinary actions taken based on student behavior. The ɬÀï·¬ Education Agency's (TEA) Student Discipline Program provides guidance to local education agencies (LEAs) and regional education service centers (ESCs) on these disciplinary policies, procedures, and discipline data reporting requirements.

Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures

ɬÀï·¬ Education Code (TEC), §37.0832(c), requires local education agencies (LEAs) to adopt policies and procedures concerning bullying prevention. Senate Bill 2050, 87^thÌýɬÀï·¬ Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, added TEC, §37.0832(c-1), requiring the ɬÀï·¬ Education Agency (TEA) to adopt minimum standards for the bullying prevention policies and procedures LEAs adopt under TEC, §37.0832(c). ɬÀï·¬finalized its Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures January 31, 2023.

• Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention

Student Discipline Program Technical Resources and Samples

Technical Resources

• PEIMS Discipline Data - Questions and Answers
• PEIMS Discipline Data - Disciplinary Action Reason Codes and Definitions
• PEIMS Discipline Data - Chart for Determining Mandatory and Discretionary DAEP Placements and Expulsions

Student Discipline Professional Development Training Registration

Samples

• Alternative Education Program (AEP) Individualized Student Transition Plan