Texas HB1551 requires school districts to notify parents of students when an employee is charged with a criminal offense.

Texas HB1551 amends the Education Code to mandate that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools notify parents of students when an employee is charged with a criminal offense. The notice must occur within two school days of the district or school becoming aware of the charge. The notice must include the employee's name, position, employment status, length of employment, the charged offense, and a reminder of the presumption of innocence. Schools may provide additional context but cannot disclose the alleged victim's identity.

Texas HB1551 requires school districts to notify parents of students when an employee is charged with a criminal offense.

Texas HB1551 amends the Education Code to mandate that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools notify parents of students when an employee is charged with a criminal offense. The notice must occur within two school days of the district or school becoming aware of the charge. The notice must include the employee's name, position, employment status, length of employment, the charged offense, and a reminder of the presumption of innocence. Schools may provide additional context but cannot disclose the alleged victim's identity.