Texas HB5526 establishes a school security volunteer program for public schools in counties with populations under one million.

Texas HB5526 creates a school security volunteer program for public schools and open-enrollment charter schools in counties with populations under one million. The bill allows these schools to approve programs where eligible persons can serve as school security volunteers. Eligibility requires individuals to be either a qualified retired law enforcement officer or a veteran, and they must pass a criminal background check. Volunteers must not be employees, contractors, or compensated by the school.

Texas HB5526 establishes a school security volunteer program for public schools in counties with populations under one million.

Texas HB5526 creates a school security volunteer program for public schools and open-enrollment charter schools in counties with populations under one million. The bill allows these schools to approve programs where eligible persons can serve as school security volunteers. Eligibility requires individuals to be either a qualified retired law enforcement officer or a veteran, and they must pass a criminal background check. Volunteers must not be employees, contractors, or compensated by the school.