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HB 5615

Relating to the establishment of a grant program for preventing violence and substance abuse in public schools.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Toni Rose

Texas bill establishes school grant program to fund violence and substance abuse prevention initiatives in public schools.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 5615

Legislative bill overview

HB 5615 establishes a new grant program in Texas designed to fund prevention initiatives targeting violence and substance abuse in public schools. The bill would create a mechanism for schools to access grants to implement evidence-based prevention programs and interventions for students.

Why is this important

School violence and substance abuse are significant public health concerns affecting student safety, academic achievement, and long-term outcomes. Grant programs can help under-resourced districts implement preventive programs that might otherwise be financially inaccessible, potentially reducing behavioral incidents and improving school environments.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source: The bill does not yet specify how the grant program would be funded—whether through new appropriations, reallocation of existing education budgets, or other revenue sources, which affects overall fiscal impact
  • Program standards and accountability: Questions about what qualifies as "evidence-based," who evaluates program effectiveness, and how success is measured could determine whether funds achieve stated goals
  • Implementation scope: Unclear whether grants would be competitive or formula-based, how schools apply, and whether rural or smaller districts have equal access to funding

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

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