U.S. Department of Education Links

The links listed below contain information relating to student discipline from the U.S. Department of Education:

Office of Safe and Healthy Students
The Office of Safe and Healthy Students replaced the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools effective Sept. 26, 2011. It is housed within the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The office administers, coordinates, and recommends policies for improving health and safety in schools.

Office of Civil Rights
OCR enforces several Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive Federal funds from the Department of Education. 

Texas Education Agency Links

The links listed below contain information relating to student discipline from the Texas Education Agency:

PEIMS: Discipline Data 
This resource includes questions and answers, disciplinary action reason codes and definitions, and the chart for determining mandatory and discretionary DAEP placements and expulsions. 

Student Discipline Program Technical Resources and Samples (https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/student-discipline)

• PEIMS Discipline Data - Questions and Answers
• PEIMS Discipline Data - Behavior and Definition
• PEIMS Discipline Data - Chart for Determining Mandatory and Discretionary DAEP Placements and Expulsions
• TEA released in 2022- Technical Assistance: Behavior Supports and Guidance for Students with Disabilities
• Discipline Flowchart for Students Identified with or Suspected to Have a Disability Under IDEA
• Administrator Toolkit:  SPED and Intervention 101
• Monthly Supportive Schools Newsletter Subscription

Student Attendance Handbook
Chapter 10 of the handbook addresses nontraditional schools, including alternative education programs, juvenile justice alternative education programs, suspension, and expulsion.

Dropout Prevention Information
The link above contains information, statistics, and resources about Texas dropout rates, policies, and programs.