Texas HB3312 mandates video surveillance recordings in special education settings be preserved and released under specific conditions.

HB3312 amends the Education Code to regulate the preservation and release of video surveillance recordings in special education settings. It requires school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to retain recordings for at least 12 months and until an incident is resolved, including appeals. Recordings can only be viewed by specific parties, including employees, parents, and authorized personnel, and must be released to attorneys within a week of request. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3312 mandates video surveillance recordings in special education settings be preserved and released under specific conditions.

HB3312 amends the Education Code to regulate the preservation and release of video surveillance recordings in special education settings. It requires school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to retain recordings for at least 12 months and until an incident is resolved, including appeals. Recordings can only be viewed by specific parties, including employees, parents, and authorized personnel, and must be released to attorneys within a week of request. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.