Texas HB5393 mandates reporting and investigation of misconduct by public and private school employees, creating a criminal offense and civil penalty.

HB5393 requires superintendents or directors of educational entities to report allegations of misconduct by employees or contractors to law enforcement within 48 hours. It mandates that educational entities discharge or refuse to hire employees or applicants with certain criminal convictions. The bill creates a criminal offense for failure to report misconduct and imposes a civil penalty on entities that do not comply with reporting requirements. It also establishes a registry of individuals ineligible for employment or volunteering in schools due to misconduct.

Texas HB5393 mandates reporting and investigation of misconduct by public and private school employees, creating a criminal offense and civil penalty.

HB5393 requires superintendents or directors of educational entities to report allegations of misconduct by employees or contractors to law enforcement within 48 hours. It mandates that educational entities discharge or refuse to hire employees or applicants with certain criminal convictions. The bill creates a criminal offense for failure to report misconduct and imposes a civil penalty on entities that do not comply with reporting requirements. It also establishes a registry of individuals ineligible for employment or volunteering in schools due to misconduct.