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HB 1992

Relating to the establishment of the behaviorally at-risk student grant program to provide social and cognitive skills training to certain public school students.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Rafael Anchía and 3 co-sponsors

Texas bill creates grant program funding social-cognitive skills training for behaviorally at-risk public school students to improve outcomes and reduce disciplinary issues.

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Bill Summary · HB 1992

Legislative bill overview

HB 1992 establishes a new grant program in Texas public schools to provide social and cognitive skills training specifically for behaviorally at-risk students. The bill creates funding and framework for schools to implement interventions targeting students who demonstrate behavioral challenges that may impede their academic success and school engagement.

Why is this important

Early intervention in social-emotional and cognitive development can reduce disciplinary incidents, improve graduation rates, and decrease long-term costs associated with school failure and criminal justice involvement. This addresses a documented gap in support for students whose behavior—rather than academic ability—poses the primary barrier to educational success.

Potential points of contention

  • Program definition and eligibility: The bill's criteria for identifying "behaviorally at-risk" students remains undefined in available text; unclear standards could lead to inconsistent identification or potential bias in student selection across districts
  • Funding mechanism and amounts: No specified budget allocation is evident; unclear whether this is new funding or reallocation from existing education budgets, affecting implementation capacity
  • Intervention effectiveness and accountability: Without specified evidence-based practices or measurable outcomes required, schools may implement programs of varying quality; success metrics and reporting requirements are not detailed in the bill summary

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

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