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 TexaLegislature, 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 Professional Development and Technical Resources

Student Discipline Professional Development Training

Exciting News!

TEALearn is now offering the TEA 2024-2025 Student Discipline – Chapter 37 Training as a self-paced online course. This online training provides the same comprehensive information previously available in-person and virtually, led by Mary Scott.  Along with the new model of training, office hours will be available for conversations, questions, and discussions each month with the student discipline specialist. Details coming soon!

Important Details:

• Account Required: If you haven't created a TEALearn account, you'll need to do so before enrolling.

• Access the Training: Links to register for the training can be found by searching on https://register.tealearn.com/ or at TEA 2024-2025 Student Discipline – Chapter 37 Training

• Certificate of Completion: After finishing the course and a short quiz, you'll receive a certificate of completion. Keep this certificate if you plan to attend Student Discipline Office Hours. Registration for  scheduled weekly office hours will be available beginning November 1, 2024. 

Student Discipline 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
• 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

Samples

• Alternative Education Program (AEP) Individualized Student Transition Plan