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 (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

Texas Education Code (TEC), §37.0832(c), requires local education agencies (LEAs) to adopt policies and procedures concerning bullying prevention. Senate Bill 2050, 87^th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, added TEC, §37.0832(c-1), requiring the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to adopt minimum standards for the bullying prevention policies and procedures LEAs adopt under TEC, §37.0832(c). TEA 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
• TEA released in 2022- Technical Assistance: Behavior Supports and Guidance for Students with Disabilities
• Discipline Flowchart for Students Identified with or Suspected to Have a Disability Under IDEA
• Administrator Toolkit:  SPED and Intervention 101
• Monthly Supportive Schools Newsletter Subscription

Student Discipline Professional Development Training Update

TEA Student Discipline trainings for Administrators and PEIMS Coordinators will be transitioning to the TEALearn online course model in the very near future.  Information related to the specific availability date and logistics for completing the course will be forthcoming. Thank you for your patience and support.

Along with the new model of training, office hours will be available for conversations, questions, and discussions each month. Details coming soon!

Samples

• Alternative Education Program (AEP) Individualized Student Transition Plan