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HB 4833

Relating to the removal of a public school student from the classroom for engaging in certain conduct and requiring a drug prevention and intervention program.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Aicha Davis

HB 4833 authorizes classroom removal of Texas students for certain conduct and requires drug prevention program participation as intervention or removal alternative.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 4833

Legislative bill overview

HB 4833 establishes procedures for removing public school students from classrooms for engaging in specified conduct and mandates participation in drug prevention and intervention programs as a condition or alternative to removal. The bill sets parameters around when and how such removals can occur while requiring schools to provide substance abuse education and support services.

Why is this important

Student discipline policies directly affect educational access, school safety, and long-term outcomes for vulnerable youth. This bill balances classroom management needs with intervention-focused approaches, potentially shifting from purely punitive measures to treatment-oriented responses for substance-involved students. Implementation affects millions of Texas students, educators, and school budgets.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "certain conduct": The bill's language referring to unspecified conduct types creates ambiguity about which behaviors trigger removal and drug program requirements, potentially leading to inconsistent enforcement across districts
  • Due process protections: Questions remain about whether students receive adequate notice, hearings, and appeals before removal, particularly regarding potential discrimination in enforcement
  • Program funding and access: Mandatory drug prevention programs require resources; unclear whether schools receive adequate state funding or how rural/under-resourced districts will implement requirements, potentially creating inequities

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

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