Texas HB5584 addresses immunity and prosecution for public school employees involved in criminal conduct against students.

Texas HB5584 modifies immunity rules for public school employees, making them personally liable for acts involving excessive force or negligence causing bodily injury to students. It also specifies that immunity does not apply if the employee commits an offense against a student under the Penal Code or an offense requiring sex offender registration. The bill grants the attorney general exclusive jurisdiction to prosecute such offenses if a related constitutional amendment is approved. If not, school districts would waive immunity for these incidents.

Texas HB5584 addresses immunity and prosecution for public school employees involved in criminal conduct against students.

Texas HB5584 modifies immunity rules for public school employees, making them personally liable for acts involving excessive force or negligence causing bodily injury to students. It also specifies that immunity does not apply if the employee commits an offense against a student under the Penal Code or an offense requiring sex offender registration. The bill grants the attorney general exclusive jurisdiction to prosecute such offenses if a related constitutional amendment is approved. If not, school districts would waive immunity for these incidents.