78R8445 CAS-D


By:  Hamric                                                       H.B. No. 387


A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to public school campus improvement plans. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 11.253, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsections (i) and (j) to read as follows: (i) The goals and methods for violence prevention and intervention that are included in a campus improvement plan under Subsection (d)(8) may include ongoing, research-based teacher development programs that focus on: (1) developing healthy self-esteem in students; and (2) creating a nurturing classroom environment. (j) The program to encourage parental involvement that is provided for by a campus improvement plan under Subsection (d)(9) may include research-based classes and training in nurturing and providing positive discipline to a child. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2003.