The Texas Senate on Friday unveiled its priority school safety bill that would create a safety and security department housed in the Texas Education Agency. And the legislation would give the education commissioner more direct power to compel school districts to establish safety protocols for active-shooter situations.
Senate Bill 11, filed by Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, additionally beefs up current truancy laws.
The legislation, which has the blessing of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, will have the new department oversee existing mandated school safety measures, such as safety plans.
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