BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center                                                                                                        S.B. 230

80R3717 SLO-D                                                                                                                By: Harris

Criminal Justice

4/28/2007

As Filed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

Current statute provides that a parole or probation officer is to notify the "new school officials" when a student transfers or returns to a school.  However, it is unclear as to whom the language "new school officials" applies.

As proposed, S.B. 230 clarifies language in Article 15.27(c), Code of Criminal Procedure, to provide that when notification of the transfer of a student is required, a parole or probation officer must notify the superintendent or a person designated by the superintendent of the school district to which the student is returned or transfers.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Article 15.27(c), Code of Criminal Procedure, to require a parole or probation office to notify the superintendent or a person designated by the superintendent, rather than new school officials, regarding a student transferring or returning to a school after engaging in certain criminal conduct.  Specifies that in the case of a private school, the principal or person designated by the principal is required to be notified.  Makes conforming changes.

SECTION 2.  Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2007.