Bill

SB 1451

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

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Larry Taylor

Co-Author(s)

Jane Nelson

Sponsor(s)

Trent Ashby

Bill Caption

Relating to the ability of public school teachers to maintain student discipline without being subjected to adverse employment consequences.


Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1451 would require teacher appraisal methods used by the commissioner of the Texas Education Agency or the school district to not consider the amount of disciplinary referrals made by the teacher. This bill would give teachers the freedom to maintain order in the classroom and refer students for discipline as necessary without fear that doing so will have an adverse employment consequences. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

We support SB 1451 which enhances limited government and individual liberty by allowing teachers to do their job effectively with respect to classroom discipline without fearing that doing so may have adverse employment consequences.