Texas HB1704 mandates school districts to notify parents immediately if their child engages in self-harming behaviors.

Texas HB1704 amends the Education Code to require school districts to notify parents immediately if their child engages in or expresses a desire to engage in acts of self-harm. The definition of self-harm includes attempted suicide, suicidal ideation, self-mutilation, high-risk sexual behavior, altering one's biological sex, drug or alcohol abuse, and other behaviors causing self-injury. Employees who witness such acts must inform an appropriate district administrator. Failure to comply may result in discharge, suspension without pay, termination, or suspension.

Texas HB1704 mandates school districts to notify parents immediately if their child engages in self-harming behaviors.

Texas HB1704 amends the Education Code to require school districts to notify parents immediately if their child engages in or expresses a desire to engage in acts of self-harm. The definition of self-harm includes attempted suicide, suicidal ideation, self-mutilation, high-risk sexual behavior, altering one's biological sex, drug or alcohol abuse, and other behaviors causing self-injury. Employees who witness such acts must inform an appropriate district administrator. Failure to comply may result in discharge, suspension without pay, termination, or suspension.