TITLE: Relating to the use of peace officers as attendance officers for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

SUMMARY: Relating to the use of peace officers as attendance officers for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the use of peace officers as attendance officers for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 25.090, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsections (b-1) and amending Subsection (c) to read as follows: (b-1) In this section, "peace officer" includes a constable. (c) For services performed under this section by a peace officer, additional [Additional] compensation shall [may not] be paid from the funds of the county, independent school district, or open-enrollment charter school at a rate commensurate with the regular wages of the peace officer [for services performed under this section].SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.