Texas SB1873 amends the Education Code to limit out-of-school suspensions to three days and removes time limits for in-school suspensions.

Texas SB1873 amends the Education Code to allow the principal or other appropriate administrator to suspend a student for conduct identified in the student code of conduct. It limits out-of-school suspensions to a maximum of three school days, while in-school suspensions have no time limit. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The act can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1873 amends the Education Code to limit out-of-school suspensions to three days and removes time limits for in-school suspensions.

Texas SB1873 amends the Education Code to allow the principal or other appropriate administrator to suspend a student for conduct identified in the student code of conduct. It limits out-of-school suspensions to a maximum of three school days, while in-school suspensions have no time limit. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The act can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.