School Behavioral Threat Assessment:
89th Legislative Session Update

Video Length - 7:25 | Download Video Transcript

Video Time Stamps

00:01 – Introduction
00:42 – Team Membership
04:26 – Notification Responsibilities
05:44 – TEA's Sentinel System
06:46 – Summary

Video Description

This video is an overview of the 89th Legislative Session update to the school behavioral threat assessment process in Texas. Specifically addressed are team membership, notification responsibilities, and TEA’s Sentinel system. Guidance for understanding and implementation are provided along with related resources for those desiring more information.

Intended Audience

  • Superintendents
  • Sentinel Behavioral Threat Assessment Coordinators
  • School Threat Assessment Team Members
  • School Administrators
  • School Staff
  • Teachers
  • Parents

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Resources

These resources may be helpful when addressing the legislative updates presented in the video. To view these additional resources, please follow the links below.

TEA Commissioner Rule 103.1213
TEA Office of Schol Safety and Security Email
Texas Education Code 37.115 (Special Education Representation)
Texas Education Code 37.0012 (Designation of Campus Behavior Coordinator)
Texas Education Code 37.115 (Threat Assessment and Safe and Supportive School Program and Team)
Texas Education Code 37.115 (Notification to Parent of Threat by Child)
Texas Education Code 37.115 (Notification of Threats to Staff)

Trainings

School Behavioral Threat Assessment Training Series (TxSSC)
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