Texas HB1963 amends the Education Code to address dating violence in public schools.

Texas HB1963 amends the Education Code to redefine "dating violence" as the intentional use of physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse in a dating relationship. The bill allows for the removal of students from class and placement in a disciplinary alternative education program or expulsion if they engage in dating violence. It also mandates that school districts adopt a student code of conduct that includes methods for managing students, disciplining students, and preventing and intervening in student discipline problems, including dating violence.

Texas HB1963 amends the Education Code to address dating violence in public schools.

Texas HB1963 amends the Education Code to redefine "dating violence" as the intentional use of physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse in a dating relationship. The bill allows for the removal of students from class and placement in a disciplinary alternative education program or expulsion if they engage in dating violence. It also mandates that school districts adopt a student code of conduct that includes methods for managing students, disciplining students, and preventing and intervening in student discipline problems, including dating violence.