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Overview of School Discipline in Texas

Overview of School Discipline in Texas
This document explains how Texas public schools manage student behavior through a Student Code of Conduct and state law. It outlines teacher authority to remove students for disruptive or abusive conduct, the role of Campus Behavior Coordinators in discipline, and the range of consequences from detention to expulsion. It also details parent rights, appeal processes, and protections for students with disabilities, including legal updates from the 89th Texas Legislature.