By: King of Hemphill H.B. No. 13       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety   and school safety emergencies.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subchapter Z, Chapter 22, Education Code, is   amended by adding Section 22.904 to read as follows:          Sec. 22.904.  MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING. (a)  A   school district shall require each district employee who regularly   interacts with students enrolled at the district to complete an   evidence-based mental health first aid training program designed to   provide instruction to participants regarding the recognition and   support of children and youth who experience a mental health or   substance use issue that may pose a threat to school safety.          (b)  The agency shall provide an allotment to each school   district equal to the amount district employees spent on travel and   training fees in accordance with commissioner rule to comply with   this section. An allotment provided to a district under this   section must be used to reimburse the employee for the cost of   travel and training fees.          (c)  The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this   section, including rules specifying the training fees and travel   expenses subject to reimbursement under Subsection (b).          SECTION 2.  Subchapter C, Chapter 37, Education Code, is   amended by adding Section 37.08121 to read as follows:          Sec. 37.08121.  SCHOOL GUARDIAN TRAINING AND STIPEND. (a)   In this section, "school guardian" means a school employee who,   pursuant to the written regulations or written authorization of a   school district or open-enrollment charter school under Section   46.03(a)(1)(A), Penal Code, is authorized to carry or possess a   specified weapon for the purpose of providing safety and security   on the physical premises of a school, any grounds or building on   which an activity sponsored by a school is being conducted, or a   passenger transportation vehicle of a school.          (b)  The written regulation or authorization of a school   district or open-enrollment charter school that authorizes the   presence of a school guardian must require the guardian to complete   a school guardian training program approved by the agency under   this section before being permitted to carry or possess a weapon on   the physical premises of the school for the purposes of providing   safety and security.          (c)  The agency may only approve a school guardian training   program if the program:                (1)  requires completion of all training required for a   school marshal, including the training program provided under   Section 1701.260, Occupations Code; and                (2)  includes instruction in mental health first aid   and trauma-informed care.          (d)  From funds appropriated or otherwise available for the   purpose, a school employee employed by a school district or   open-enrollment charter school is entitled to a stipend in an   amount determined by the commissioner of not more than $25,000 per   school year that the employee serves as a school guardian after   completing the training program required by this section. A stipend   received under this subsection is not considered in determining   whether a school district is paying the employee the minimum   monthly salary under Section 21.402 or other section of this code.          (e)  The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to   implement this section.          SECTION 3.  Section 37.115(c), Education Code, is amended to   read as follows:          (c)  The board of trustees of each school district shall   establish a threat assessment and safe and supportive school team   to serve at each campus of the district and shall adopt policies and   procedures for the teams. The team is responsible for developing   and implementing the safe and supportive school program under   Subsection (b) at the district campus served by the team. The   policies and procedures adopted under this section must:                (1)  be consistent with the model policies and   procedures developed by the Texas School Safety Center;                (2)  require each team to complete training provided by   the Texas School Safety Center or a regional education service   center regarding evidence-based threat assessment programs; [and]                (3)  require each team established under this section   to report the information required under Subsection (k) regarding   the team's activities to the agency; and                (4)  require each district campus to establish a clear   procedure for a student to report concerning behavior exhibited by   another student for assessment by the team or other appropriate   school employee.          SECTION 4.  Subchapter D, Chapter 37, Education Code, is   amended by adding Section 37.116 to read as follows:          Sec. 37.116.  ACTIVE SHOOTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN AND   PREPAREDNESS GRANT PROGRAM. (a)  Each school district and   open-enrollment charter school shall annually adopt and implement   an active shooter preparedness plan for use in the district's or   school's facilities and submit the plan to the agency.          (b)  The agency, in consultation with the Texas School Safety   Center, shall establish the minimum requirements for an active   shooter preparedness plan and provide a rubric for use by school   districts and open-enrollment charter schools in adopting and   implementing the plan.  The requirements for an active shooter   preparedness plan must include requiring the district or school to:                (1)  provide to the agency and each law enforcement   agency with jurisdiction in the district or geographic area served   by the school an accurate map of each district or school campus that   is oriented to true north;                (2)  provide each law enforcement agency with   jurisdiction in the district or geographic area served by the   school the opportunity to conduct a walk-through of each district   or school facility; and                (3)  identify and submit the district's or school's   estimated costs, if any, to enhance the infrastructure on each   district or school campus to meet safety standards established by   the agency.          (c)  With funds appropriated or otherwise available for the   purpose, the agency shall establish a grant program to assist   school districts and open-enrollment charter schools with any cost   identified by the district or school under Subsection (b)(3).          (d)  The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this   section.          SECTION 5.  Section 48.115, Education Code, is amended by   amending Subsections (a) and (b) and adding Subsection (c-1) to   read as follows:          (a)  A [From funds appropriated for that purpose, the   commissioner shall provide to a] school district is entitled to an   annual allotment of $100 [in the amount provided by appropriation]   for each student in average daily attendance.          (b)  Funds allocated under this section must be used to   improve school safety and security [, including costs associated   with:                [(1)  securing school facilities, including:                      [(A)  improvements to school infrastructure;                      [(B)  the use or installation of physical   barriers; and                      [(C)  the purchase and maintenance of:                            [(i)  security cameras or other security   equipment; and                            [(ii)  technology, including communications   systems or devices, that facilitates communication and information   sharing between students, school personnel, and first responders in   an emergency;                [(2)  providing security for the district, including:                      [(A)  employing school district peace officers,   private security officers, and school marshals; and                      [(B)  collaborating with local law enforcement   agencies, such as entering into a memorandum of understanding for   the assignment of school resource officers to schools in the   district;                [(3)  school safety and security training and planning,   including:                      [(A)  active shooter and emergency response   training;                      [(B)  prevention and treatment programs relating   to addressing adverse childhood experiences; and                      [(C)  the prevention, identification, and   management of emergencies and threats, using evidence-based,   effective prevention practices and including:                            [(i)  providing licensed counselors, social   workers, and individuals trained in restorative discipline and   restorative justice practices;                            [(ii)  providing mental health personnel and   support;                            [(iii)  providing behavioral health   services;                            [(iv)  establishing threat reporting   systems; and                            [(v)  developing and implementing programs   focused on restorative justice practices, culturally relevant   instruction, and providing mental health support; and                [(4)  providing programs related to suicide   prevention, intervention, and postvention].          (c-1)  The agency, or if designated by the agency, the Texas   School Safety Center, shall establish and publish a directory of   approved vendors of school safety technology and equipment a school   district may select from when using funds allocated under this   section. If a school district uses funds allocated under this   section to purchase technology or equipment from a vendor that is   not included in the directory, the district must solicit bids from   at least three vendors before completing the purchase.          SECTION 6.  Section 48.257, Education Code, is amended by   amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (h) to read as   follows:          (a)  Subject to Subsections [Subsection] (b) and (h), if a   school district's tier one local share under Section 48.256 exceeds   the district's entitlement under Section 48.266(a)(1) less the   district's distribution from the state available school fund, the   district must reduce the district's tier one revenue level in   accordance with Chapter 49 to a level not to exceed the district's   entitlement under Section 48.266(a)(1) less the district's   distribution from the state available school fund.          (h)  This subsection applies only to a school district to   which Subsection (a) applies.  A school district is not required to   reduce the district's tier one revenue level under Subsection (a)   by an amount necessary for the district to employ an off-duty peace   officer as school security personnel.          SECTION 7.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this   section, this Act applies beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.          (b)  Notwithstanding Section 22.904, Education Code, as   added by this Act, a school district must require the district's   employees to complete the mental health first aid training required   under that section as follows:                (1)  at least 25 percent of the applicable district   employees before the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year;                (2)  at least 50 percent of the applicable district   employees before the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year;                (3)  at least 75 percent of the applicable district   employees before the beginning of the 2027-2028 school year; and                (4)  100 percent of the applicable district employees   before the beginning of the 2028-2029 school year.          SECTION 8.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this   section, this Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of   two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by   Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this Act does not   receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes   effect September 1, 2023.          (b)  Sections 48.115 and 48.257, Education Code, as amended   by this Act, take effect September 1, 2023.