The Texas Senate has passed a major overhaul of the state's student discipline laws, giving schools more authority to decide how to handle student misbehavior, including cases involving e-cigarettes.
The new legislation softens previous proposals and allows administrators more discretion, especially regarding suspensions of younger students. Lawmakers say the changes aim to help schools better address classroom disruptions and improve the learning environment. The bill is part of a broader effort to update Texas' school discipline code and is nearing finalization.
The move has sparked debate over balancing discipline with student rights and educational outcomes.
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