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Student Discipline in Texas

Texas public schools are required to develop and enforce various student discipline policies that follow Texas Education Code and federal law. These policies include a student code of conduct outlining disciplinary actions taken based on student behavior. The Texas Education Agency's (91Èȱ¬) Student Discipline Program provides guidance to school systems and regional education service centers (ESCs) on these disciplinary policies, procedures, and discipline data reporting requirements.

Student Discipline Professional Development and Technical Assistance Resources

2025–2026 Student Discipline Technical Assistance Resources - NEW

• To the Administrator Addressed (TAA) - August 14,2025 
• Overview of School Discipline for Parents (Published on August 12, 2025)
  • Overview of School Discipline for Parents (Spanish)
• Student Removals Flowchart (Published on August 12, 2025)
• Parent Involvement Behavior Form (Published on August 12, 2025)
• Return to Class Form (Published on August 12, 2025)
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2024–2025 Student Discipline Technical Assistance Resources

• PEIMS Discipline Data - Questions and Answers
• PEIMS Discipline Data - Behavior and Definition
• PEIMS Discipline Data - Chart for Determining Mandatory and Discretionary DAEP Placements and Expulsions

Resources for Students with Disabilities

Student Discipline Professional Development Training and Office Hours:

91Èȱ¬ 2025-2026 Student Discipline – Chapter 37 Training is offered via  as a self-paced online course. This online training provides the same comprehensive information previously available in-person and virtually, led by Mary Scott. 

Important Details:

• 91Èȱ¬Learn Account Required: If you haven't created a 91Èȱ¬Learn account, you'll need to set up an account first before enrolling in the course.  The following link explains the process for registration in 91Èȱ¬Learn and enrolling in a course through the platform: 
• Access the Training: , or through the
• Certificate of Completion: After finishing the course, a short quiz, and short survey of the course, you will earn a certificate of completion and have access to a PDF document of the content of the course. Keep this certificate if you plan to attend Student Discipline Office Hours.
• Chat & Chill - Student Discipline Office Hours will begin September 23, 2025. You must complete the 91Èȱ¬Learn Student Discipline course before registering for a Chat & Chill spot. Chat & Chill will be held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:30AM -10:30AM (give or take a few Tuesdays).  Registration link is:  

Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) Resources

The following list of 91Èȱ¬ approved assessments may be use in compliance with and 19 TAC103.1203:

1. Grade level released state assessments for reading and mathematics - ,
2. Grade level End of Course (EOC) exams that include the assessment of basic reading and mathematics skills, and
3. 91Èȱ¬ approved district assessment that includes the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for reading and mathematics for the student's assigned grade.

• Alternative Education Program (AEP) Individualized Student Transition Plan

Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures

, requires school systems to adopt policies and procedures concerning bullying prevention. Senate Bill 2050, 87^th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, added , requiring the 91Èȱ¬ to adopt minimum standards for the bullying prevention policies and procedures school systems adopt under TEC, §37.0832(c). 91Èȱ¬ finalized its Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures January 31, 2023.

• Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention