84R25182 GCB-F
 
  By: Walle H.B. No. 2279
 
  Substitute the following for H.B. No. 2279:
 
  By:  Flynn C.S.H.B. No. 2279
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to child and adolescent interaction education and training
  for certain peace and reserve law enforcement officers.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Sections 1701.253(c) and (j), Occupations Code,
  are amended to read as follows:
         (c)  As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the
  commission shall establish a statewide comprehensive education and
  training program on civil rights, racial sensitivity, [and]
  cultural diversity, and youth development and psychology for
  persons licensed under this chapter.
         (j)  As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the
  commission shall require an officer to complete a statewide
  education and training program on de-escalation and crisis
  intervention techniques to facilitate interaction with persons,
  including children and adolescents, with mental and behavioral
  health needs. The program may include training on positive
  behavioral interventions and supports, conflict resolution
  techniques, and restorative justice techniques [impairments].  An
  officer shall complete the program not later than the second
  anniversary of the date the officer is licensed under this chapter
  or the date the officer applies for an intermediate proficiency
  certificate, whichever date is earlier.  An officer may not satisfy
  the requirements of this subsection [section] or Section
  1701.402(g) by taking an online course on de-escalation and crisis
  intervention techniques to facilitate interaction with persons
  with mental and behavioral health needs [impairments].
         SECTION 2.  Sections 1701.402(g) and (i), Occupations Code,
  are amended to read as follows:
         (g)  As a requirement for an intermediate proficiency
  certificate or an advanced proficiency certificate, an officer must
  complete the education and training program described by Section
  1701.253 regarding de-escalation and crisis intervention
  techniques to facilitate interaction with persons, including
  children and adolescents, with mental and behavioral health needs
  [impairments].
         (i)  As a requirement for an intermediate proficiency
  certificate, an officer must complete an education and training
  program on civil rights, racial sensitivity, [and] cultural
  diversity, and youth development and psychology established by the
  commission under Section 1701.253(c).
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.