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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to trauma training for public school personnel. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 161.325, Health and Safety Code, is |
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amended by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows: |
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(b-1) The program on the list must include components that |
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provide for training counselors, teachers, nurses, administrators, |
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and other staff, as well as law enforcement officers and social |
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workers who regularly interact with students, to recognize students |
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displaying signs of physical or emotional trauma. |
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(1) intervene effectively with students described by |
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this subdivision by providing notice and referral to a parent or |
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guardian so appropriate action, such as seeking mental health or |
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substance abuse services, may be taken by a parent or guardian. |
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SECTION 2. Section 161.325, Health and Safety Code, is |
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amended by adding Subsections (c-3) and (c-4) to read as follows: |
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(c-3) Each school district shall report annually to the |
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Texas Education Agency: |
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(1) the number of teachers, principals, and counselors |
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employed by the district who have completed training under this |
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section; and |
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(2) the total number of teachers, principals, and |
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counselors employed by the district. |
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(c-4) The Texas Education Agency shall make the information |
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reported under Subsection (c-3) available to t |
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he public on the |
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agency's Internet website. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017. |