Student Discipline
Student Discipline in Texas
Texas public schools are required to develop and enforce various student discipline policies that follow Texas Education Code and federal law. These policies include a student code of conduct outlining disciplinary actions taken based on student behavior. The Texas Education Agency's (°Ä²Ê¿ª½±Íø) 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
Texas Education Code (TEC), §37.0832(c), requires local education agencies (LEAs) to adopt policies and procedures concerning bullying prevention. Senate Bill 2050, 87thÌýTexas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, added TEC, §37.0832(c-1), requiring the °Ä²Ê¿ª½±Íø to adopt minimum standards for the bullying prevention policies and procedures LEAs adopt under TEC, §37.0832(c). °Ä²Ê¿ª½±Íø finalized its Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures January 31, 2023.
Student Discipline Program Technical Resources and Samples
Technical Resources
- PEIMS Discipline Data - Questions and Answers
- PEIMS Discipline Data - Behavior and Definition
- PEIMS Discipline Data - Chart for Determining Mandatory and Discretionary DAEP Placements and Expulsions
Student Discipline Professional Development Training Update
°Ä²Ê¿ª½±Íø Student Discipline trainings for Administrators and PEIMS Coordinators will be transitioning to the °Ä²Ê¿ª½±ÍøLearn online course model in the very near future.ÌýÌýInformation related to the specific availability date and logistics for completing the course will be forthcoming.ÌýThank you for your patienceÌýand support.
Along with the new model of training, office hours will be available for conversations, questions, and discussions each month. Details coming soon!
Samples
Office of Student Supports
Student Discipline Program
StudentDisciplineSupport@tea.texas.gov