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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

Senate Bill 712

Senate Author:  Lucio

Effective:  6-10-19

House Sponsor:  Meyer et al.


            Senate Bill 712 amends the Education Code to prohibit a public school district or a district employee, volunteer, or independent contractor from applying or from authorizing, ordering, or consenting to the application of certain aversive techniques to a student for behavior management purposes. The bill requires the commissioner of education to provide certain guidance in adopting associated procedures. The bill's provisions may not be construed to prohibit a teacher from removing a student from class on specified disciplinary grounds.