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HB 1141

Relating to the suspension of certain public school students and to the repeal of the positive behavior program for public schools.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Matt Shaheen

Texas bill relaxes student suspension rules and eliminates statewide positive behavior rewards program, shifting toward stricter discipline policies.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 1141

Legislative bill overview

HB 1141 modifies suspension policies for public school students in Texas and repeals the positive behavior program for public schools. The bill appears to alter when and how students can be suspended while eliminating a statewide initiative focused on rewarding positive student conduct.

Why is this important

School discipline policies directly affect millions of Texas students' educational continuity and long-term outcomes. Changing suspension rules and eliminating positive behavior programs could shift how schools approach discipline—either making it easier to remove disruptive students or potentially reducing preventative behavioral interventions, depending on the specific provisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Balance between discipline and opportunity: Relaxing suspension criteria may help maintain classroom order but could remove students from education when they need intervention most
  • Elimination of preventative programming: Repealing positive behavior initiatives removes a proactive approach to reducing behavioral issues in favor of reactive discipline measures
  • Equity concerns: Suspension policies historically have disparate impacts on minority and special needs students; changes could exacerbate or improve these patterns depending on implementation

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

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