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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Education Code § 21.462: RESOURCES REGARDING STUDENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONDITIONS.

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  1. EDUCATION CODE
  2. TITLE 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION
  3. SUBTITLE D. EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS
  4. CHAPTER 21. EDUCATORS
  5. SUBCHAPTER J. STAFF DEVELOPMENT

The agency, in coordination with the Health and Human Services Commission, shall establish and maintain an Internet website to provide resources for school district or open-enrollment charter school employees regarding working with students with mental health conditions or who engage in substance abuse. The agency must include on the Internet website information about:

(1) grief-informed and trauma-informed practices;

(2) building skills related to managing emotions, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, and responsible decision-making;

(3) positive behavior interventions and supports; and

(4) a safe and supportive school climate.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 522 (S.B. 179), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2017.

Amended by:

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 352 (H.B. 18), Sec. 1.06, eff. December 1, 2019.

Collected 2026-08-27T01:47:05Z. Source file · JSON

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