The Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 37 establishes the statutes related to student discipline, law and order in public schools. Individual school districts write and enforce student disciplinary policies that comply with the statutes.
The TEA Chapter 37 / Discipline - Law and Order Unit:
- Provides leadership to school districts with information needed to create local disciplinary policies in line with Chapter 37 of the TEC.
- Acts as a resource for school districts in implementing positive, proactive discipline management strategies.
- Provides a central point of contact within TEA for agency staff, parents, students, public and private agencies, and others seeking clarification concerning discipline, law and order under the Texas Education Code.
- Collects PEIMS 425 Records Data from all school districts relating to disciplinary actions required by TEC Chapter 37 and Federal Law.
- Works with the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and other agencies on issues affecting school safety.
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Staff Information
Leslie Smith
Program Specialist
Phone: [512] 463-9982
Leslie.Smith@tea.state.tx.us
Priscilla Flores
Senior Advisor
Health and Safety
Phone: [512] 463-2395
Priscilla.Flores@tea.state.tx.us
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