Bill

HB 111

86(R) - 2019
House Public Education
Senate Education
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Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Mary Gonzalez
Angie Chen Button
Morgan Meyer

Sponsor(s)

Pat Fallon

Bill Caption

Relating to training for employees of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools on the prevention of sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and other maltreatment of certain children.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Current law provides for training of certain school employees to recognize and prevent prevent sexual abuse, sex trafficking and maltreatment of children. This bill would require that such training also specifically include recognition and prevention of sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and maltreatment of children with significant cognitive disabilities.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 111 because it does not promote or violate any of our principles.

Organizations Supporting

The Arc of TexasÂ