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SB 787

Relating to a requirement to report through the Public Education Information Management System the number of student deaths occurring on a school district or open-enrollment charter school campus.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Carol Alvarado

Mandates Texas schools report student deaths through statewide PEIMS system to create centralized mortality tracking database for public health and policy analysis.

Referred to Education K-16
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Bill Summary · SB 787

Legislative bill overview

SB 787 requires Texas school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to report student deaths occurring on their campuses through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS). This creates a standardized, centralized reporting mechanism for tracking mortality data across all public schools in the state.

Why is this important

Currently, there is no unified statewide system requiring schools to report student deaths to a central database, making it difficult for policymakers, researchers, and the public to understand the full scope of student mortality trends. This data could inform public health interventions, safety protocols, and resource allocation for mental health and crisis prevention services across school systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and sensitivity concerns: Reporting student deaths—particularly suicides or overdoses—raises questions about maintaining student privacy and family dignity while ensuring public accountability
  • Data interpretation challenges: Without clear definitions of which deaths qualify for reporting or contextual information about causes, aggregated data could be misleading or misused by media or advocacy groups
  • Implementation burden: Schools may face administrative costs and operational challenges in establishing new reporting procedures, particularly for smaller districts with limited resources

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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