Discipline of certain public school students in Texas, including suspension limits and homeless student protections.

This bill amends the Texas Education Code to modify the discipline of certain public school students. It allows for in-school or out-of-school suspensions for students engaging in specified conduct, such as possession of controlled substances or weapons. Out-of-school suspensions are limited to three days, while in-school suspensions have no time limit. Students in grades below three are exempt from out-of-school suspension unless they commit certain offenses on school property or at school-related activities.

Discipline of certain public school students in Texas, including suspension limits and homeless student protections.

This bill amends the Texas Education Code to modify the discipline of certain public school students. It allows for in-school or out-of-school suspensions for students engaging in specified conduct, such as possession of controlled substances or weapons. Out-of-school suspensions are limited to three days, while in-school suspensions have no time limit. Students in grades below three are exempt from out-of-school suspension unless they commit certain offenses on school property or at school-related activities.