April 2025 Committee on School Initiatives Item 8

Update by the Texas Education Agency Office of School Safety and Security

April 10, 2025

COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL INITIATIVES: DISCUSSION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: NO ACTION

SUMMARY: This item provides an opportunity for the committee to receive updates related to the safety and security of public schools.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Texas Education Code (TEC), §37.1083, and §37.1084.

TEC, §37.1083 requires the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to monitor implementation and operation of requirements related to school district safety and security.

TEC, §37.1084 requires the office of school safety and security to establish a school safety review team in each region served by a regional education service center. 

The full text of statutory citations can be found in the statutory authority section of this agenda.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND JUSTIFICATION: The State Board of Education requested a briefing regarding the Office of School Safety. This item provides an opportunity for the committee to hear updates on school safety.

Staff Members Responsible:
John Scott, Chief of School Safety and Security
James Finley, Deputy Chief of School Safety and Security