SB201 outlines duties for social workers employed by Texas school districts, including collaboration on violence and suicide prevention.

SB201 amends the Texas Education Code to detail the duties of social workers employed by school districts. These professionals must collaborate with district administrators and other professionals to enhance students' learning environments. They must also work with parents, teachers, and the community to develop and implement strategies for school violence prevention, suicide prevention, and child abuse identification. Social workers may provide specialized services to students and families and offer behavioral health referrals and group intervention services.

SB201 outlines duties for social workers employed by Texas school districts, including collaboration on violence and suicide prevention.

SB201 amends the Texas Education Code to detail the duties of social workers employed by school districts. These professionals must collaborate with district administrators and other professionals to enhance students' learning environments. They must also work with parents, teachers, and the community to develop and implement strategies for school violence prevention, suicide prevention, and child abuse identification. Social workers may provide specialized services to students and families and offer behavioral health referrals and group intervention services.