Texas SB1872 amends expulsion criteria for public school students, expanding the list of offenses warranting expulsion.

Texas SB1872 amends the Education Code to expand the list of offenses warranting expulsion of a public school student. The bill specifies that a student shall be expelled if they engage in conduct on or off school property that contains the elements of certain offenses, including unlawful carrying of weapons, aggravated assault, sexual assault, and others. It also mandates that students expelled for such conduct be placed in a juvenile justice alternative education program. The bill takes effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas SB1872 amends expulsion criteria for public school students, expanding the list of offenses warranting expulsion.

Texas SB1872 amends the Education Code to expand the list of offenses warranting expulsion of a public school student. The bill specifies that a student shall be expelled if they engage in conduct on or off school property that contains the elements of certain offenses, including unlawful carrying of weapons, aggravated assault, sexual assault, and others. It also mandates that students expelled for such conduct be placed in a juvenile justice alternative education program. The bill takes effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.