2019 Texas Statutes
Education Code
Title 2 - Public Education
Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers
Chapter 21 - Educators
Subchapter J. Staff Development
Section 21.462. Resources Regarding Students With Mental Health or Substance Abuse Conditions
Sec. 21.462. RESOURCES REGARDING STUDENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONDITIONS. The agency, in coordination with the Health and Human Services Commission, shall establish and maintain an Internet website to provide resources for school district or open-enrollment charter school employees regarding working with students with mental health conditions or who engage in substance abuse. The agency must include on the Internet website information about:
(1) grief-informed and trauma-informed practices;
(2) building skills related to managing emotions, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, and responsible decision-making;
(3) positive behavior interventions and supports; and
(4) a safe and supportive school climate.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 522 (S.B. 179), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 352 (H.B. 18), Sec. 1.06, eff. December 1, 2019.
