TxSSC

This year, Texas Lawmakers convened for the 85th legislative session where hundreds of bills were proposed and passed during the 140 calendar-day session. This article briefly outlines the legislative process in Texas and presents 11 bills that were passed, and signed into law, during the 85th legislative session that are related to school safety, security, and health.…

Hurricane Harvey swept our Texas coast, and as a result, affected 58 counties in the state. Consequently, the daily operations of many districts and schools were negatively impacted as a result of the storm. In order to help districts, school personnel, and students begin the recovery process, the Texas School Safety Center is compiling a list of trusted organizations and timely resources to assist our schools and communities during this difficult phase…

Similar to adults, students are just as likely to encounter trauma either through personal experience or indirect knowledge of disasters that have occurred. These traumatic events can include the death of a family member, classmate, or teacher, violent event and a natural disaster. Unlike adults, however, students cope with trauma differently and often experience grief or symptoms of trauma at different time periods…