TxSSC
In the past, sexting, bullying, or harassment may have been minimized, not taken seriously, or swept under the rug. However, there are now laws that Texas schools must follow. The laws have been created to protect you and your school has a legal obligation to protect you.
- Texas Education Code 21.451 - Staff Development Requirements
- Texas Education Code 25.0342 - Transfer of Students Who Are Victims of or Have Engaged in Bullying
- Texas Education Code 28.002 - Required Curriculum
- Texas Education Code 37.001 - Student Code of Conduct
- Texas Education Code 37.083 - Discipline Management Programs; Sexual Harassment Policies
- Texas Education Code 37.0832 - Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures
- Texas Education Code 37.123 - Disruptive Activities
- Texas Education Code 37.152 - Personal Hazing Offense
- Texas Education Code 37.153 - Organization Hazing Offense
- Texas Education Code 37.154 - Consent Not a Defense
- Texas Education Code 37.155 - Immunity From Prosecution or Civil Liability Available
- Texas Education Code 37.156 - Offenses in Addition to Other Penal Provisions
- Texas Education Code 37.157 - Reporting by Medical Authorities
- Texas Education Code 37.217 - Community Education Relating to Internet Safety
- Texas Education Code 38.351(e), (g), and (h) - Mental Health Promotion and Intervention, Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention, and Suicide Prevention
Remember, as a student you have rights, and your school has a legal responsibility to protect you. If you are experiencing either on or off campus sexting, bullying, or harassment and it is interfering with your educational opportunities, then please tell a trusted adult at your school so they can take the required action to help you.