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Student Discipline in ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥

ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ public schools are required to develop and enforce various student discipline policies that follow ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Education Code and federal law. These policies include a student code of conduct outlining disciplinary actions taken based on student behavior. The ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Education Agency's (TEA) Student Discipline Program provides guidance to school systems and regional education service centers (ESCs) on these disciplinary policies, procedures, and discipline data reporting requirements.

Student Discipline Professional Development and Technical Assistance Resources

2025–2026 Student Discipline Technical Assistance Resources - NEW

• To the Administrator Addressed (TAA) - August 14,2025 - Link Coming Soon
• Overview of School Discipline for ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ (Published on August 12, 2025)
  • Overview of School Discipline for ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ (Spanish) - Coming Soon
• Student Removals Flowchart (Published on August 12, 2025)
• Parent Involvement Behavior Form (Published on August 12, 2025)
• Return to Class Form (Published on August 12, 2025)

2024–2025 Student Discipline Technical Assistance Resources

• PEIMS Discipline Data - Questions and Answers
• PEIMS Discipline Data - Behavior and Definition
• PEIMS Discipline Data - Chart for Determining Mandatory and Discretionary DAEP Placements and Expulsions

Resources for Students with Disabilities

Student Discipline Professional Development Training and Office Hours:

TEA 2025-2026 Student Discipline – Chapter 37 Training is offered via  as a self-paced online course. This online training provides the same comprehensive information previously available in-person and virtually, led by Mary Scott. 

Important Details:

• TEALearn Account Required: If you haven't created a TEALearn account, you'll need to set up an account first before enrolling in the course.  The following link explains the process for registration in TEALearn and enrolling in a course through the platform: 
• Access the Training: The link for the 2025-2026 TEALearn Student Discipline course will be added soon. 
• Certificate of Completion: After finishing the course and a short quiz, you'll receive a certificate of completion. Keep this certificate if you plan to attend Student Discipline Office Hours.
• Chat & Chill - Student Discipline Office Hours will begin September 9, 2025. You must complete the TEALearn Student Discipline course before registering for a Chat & Chill spot. The registration link is:  

Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) Resources

The following list of TEA approved assessments may be use in compliance with and 19 TAC103.1203:

1. Grade level released state assessments for reading and mathematics - ,
2. Grade level End of Course (EOC) exams that include the assessment of basic reading and mathematics skills, and
3. TEA approved district assessment that includes the ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Essential Knowledge and Skills for reading and mathematics for the student's assigned grade.

• Alternative Education Program (AEP) Individualized Student Transition Plan

Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures

, requires school systems to adopt policies and procedures concerning bullying prevention. Senate Bill 2050, 87^th ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, added , requiring the ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Education Agency (TEA) to adopt minimum standards for the bullying prevention policies and procedures school systems adopt under TEC, §37.0832(c). TEA finalized its Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures January 31, 2023.

• Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention