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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 674

House Author:  Johnson, Eric et al.

Effective:  6-12-17

Senate Sponsor:  Garcia et al.


            House Bill 674 amends the Education Code to prohibit the placement of a student who is enrolled in a grade level below grade three in out-of-school suspension, with certain exceptions. The bill provides for the development and implementation of a positive behavior program by a school district or open-enrollment charter school as a disciplinary alternative for such a student who engages in conduct for which the student may be placed on in-school suspension.