LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
March 17, 2023

TO:
Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Chair, House Committee on Youth Health & Safety, Select
 
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB2857 by Dutton (Relating to the removal of a public school student from the classroom for engaging in conduct involving the possession of certain prohibited substances.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.

Local Government Impact

Schools will need update local policies and begin to measure the amount of marihuana, tetrahydrocannabinols (THC), or cannabinol derivative related to student conduct to determine whether the disciplinary action DAEP placement is mandatory or discretionary.  However, no significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
701 Texas Education Agency
LBB Staff:
JMc, NPe, SL