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HB 3549

Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions taken against students.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Charlene Ward Johnson

Texas school districts must report student discipline and law enforcement action data to increase transparency and accountability in school safety practices.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 3549

Legislative bill overview

HB 3549 would require Texas school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to collect and report data on disciplinary actions and law enforcement interventions involving students. The bill appears designed to create transparency and accountability mechanisms around how schools handle student discipline and police involvement on campuses.

Why is this important

School discipline data affects millions of Texas students and can have lasting consequences for their educational and legal records. Transparency around these practices allows parents, policymakers, and the public to identify potential disparities in how discipline is applied across different student populations and identify systemic issues in school safety approaches.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Collecting and reporting student discipline data raises questions about protecting student privacy, especially for minors, and how personally identifiable information would be safeguarded
  • Implementation burden: Schools already manage extensive reporting requirements; additional data collection and reporting could create administrative costs and resource demands
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's reference to "certain disciplinary or law enforcement actions" lacks specificity—unclear which offenses, infractions, or police interactions must be reported, potentially leading to inconsistent implementation
  • Racial disparities focus: While transparency can expose inequities, how data is presented and interpreted could become politically contentious depending on what disparities emerge

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

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