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Legislative Guidance

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The 86th session of the Texas Legislature enacted many changes to statutes in efforts to help improve safety and security in our schools. The TxSSC has created a series of videos to provide guidance on these statutory changes. The videos address the following subjects: Emergency Operations Plans, School Safety and Security Committees, Safety and Security Audits, District Threat Assessments, Other Legislative Changes and a final entry specific to Charter Schools and Community Colleges.

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In Response to the Shooting in El Paso

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The Texas School Safety Center extends our sincere condolences following the senseless violence in El Paso recently. At this time, it is critical that schools and the community feel safe in their efforts to return to school & work. Resources can be found below:

Maintaining School-Community Partnerships Over the Summer Break

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We know that positive parent and community relationships support school safety, but the long summer break can pose challenges to maintaining those key relationships. One way to maintain the connection with your school’s families over the vacation season is to offer valuable resources that will help them support their children’s school success.

Resources for Dealing with the Aftermath of Violent Events

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Mass shootings or any type of violent event that targets our schools can have a devastating impact on students, parents, school staff, and the community. The Texas School Safety Center has compiled a list of resources* to assist parents/caregivers, teachers, and school administrators in helping students who are experiencing trauma, confusion, or fear in the aftermath of violence.

* The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

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