Texas H.B. 532

Texas H.B. 532

Improper Sexual Relations in Schools

The Educators' Code of Ethics states that an educator should not "solicit or engage in sexual conduct or a romantic relationship with a student." Though an educator may be sanctioned for violation of this rule, there are currently no laws that would prohibit sexual relations between a school employee and a student. H.B. 532 creates the offense of improper sexual relations between employees of a public or private primary or secondary school and students younger than 18 years of age. (Bill Analysis, Senate Research Center) http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/tlo/textframe.cmd?LEG=78&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=00532&VERSION=5&TYPE=B

Source:
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us

Status: Signed into law Status Date: 06/02/2003

Texas H.B. 532
Improper Sexual Relations in Schools
The Educators' Code of Ethics states that an educator should not "solicit or engage in sexual conduct or a romantic relationship with a student." Though an educator may be sanctioned for violation of this rule, there are currently no laws that would prohibit sexual relations between a school employee and a student. H.B. 532 creates the offense of improper sexual relations between employees of a public or private primary or secondary school and students younger than 18 years of age. (Bill Analysis, Senate Research Center) http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/tlo/textframe.cmd?LEG=78&SESS=R&CHAMBER=H&BILLTYPE=B&BILLSUFFIX=00532&VERSION=5&TYPE=B
Source: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us
Status: Signed into law	Status Date: 06/02/2003