Bill Text: TX HB3887 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Engrossed


Bill Title: Relating to trauma training for public school personnel.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2017-05-19 - Left pending in committee [HB3887 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HB3887-Engrossed.html
 
 
  By: Coleman H.B. No. 3887
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to trauma training for public school personnel.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 161.325, Health and Safety Code, is
  amended by adding Subsection (b-1) and amending Subsection (c-1) to
  read as follows:
         (b-1)  The programs on the list must include components that
  provide for training counselors, teachers, nurses, administrators,
  and other staff, as well as law enforcement officers and social
  workers who regularly interact with students, to:
               (1)  recognize students displaying signs of physical or
  emotional trauma; and
               (2)  intervene effectively with students described by
  Subdivision (1) by providing the written explanation required under
  Section 26.0081(c), Education Code, and notice and referral to a
  parent or guardian so appropriate action, such as seeking mental
  health or substance abuse services, may be taken by the parent or
  guardian.
         (c-1)  Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, each
  school district shall provide training described in the components
  set forth under Subsections [Subsection] (b) and (b-1) for
  teachers, counselors, principals, and all other appropriate
  personnel. A school district is required to provide the training at
  an elementary school campus only to the extent that sufficient
  funding and programs are available. A school district may
  implement a program on the list to satisfy the requirements of this
  subsection.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.
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