Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 2 - TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
Chapter 61 - SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Subchapter A - BOARD OF TRUSTEES RELATIONSHIP
Section 61.3 - School Safety Training for School Board Members
Universal Citation: 19 TX Admin Code ยง 61.3
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) The continuing education required under Texas Education Code, § 11.159(b-1), applies to each member of an independent school district board of trustees.
(b) Each member of an independent school district board of trustees shall complete the training on school safety adopted by the State Board of Education (SBOE).
(1) The purpose of the training is to provide
research-based information to trustees on ensuring a safe learning environment
conducive to improving student outcomes.
(2) A candidate for school board may complete
the training up to one year before he or she is elected or appointed. A newly
elected or appointed trustee who did not complete the training under this
section in the year preceding his or her election or appointment must complete
the training within 120 calendar days after election or appointment.
(3) The training requirement shall be
fulfilled by completing the online course adopted by the SBOE and made
available by the commissioner of education.
(4) The training shall be completed every two
years.
(5) Each school district
shall maintain verification of completion for each trustee.
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