Texas Education Code

§ 37.0023 — PROHIBITED AVERSIVE TECHNIQUES

ED § 37.0023Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION · Part G. SAFE SCHOOLS · Ch. 37. DISCIPLINE; LAW AND ORDER · Art. A. ALTERNATIVE SETTINGS FOR BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

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(a)In this section, "aversive technique" means a technique or intervention that is intended to reduce the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring by intentionally inflicting on a student significant physical or emotional discomfort or pain. The term includes a technique or intervention that:

(1)is designed to or likely to cause physical pain, other than an intervention or technique permitted under Section 37.0011;

(2)notwithstanding Section 37.0011, is designed to or likely to cause physical pain through the use of electric shock or any procedure that involves the use of pressure points or joint locks;

(3)involves the directed release of a noxious, toxic, or otherwise unpleasant spray, mist, or substance near the student's face;

(4)denies adequate sleep, air, food, water, shelter, bedding, physical comfort, supervision, or access to a restroom facility;

(5)ridicules or demeans the student in a manner that adversely affects or endangers the learning or mental health of the student or constitutes verbal abuse;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 598 (S.B. 712), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1180 (H.B. 3630), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.