What To Do When Your Child Faces School Discipline In Texas

Texas' school discipline laws changed in 2025, and this video breaks down what parents and guardians may want to know.

We tackle questions for students and parents, including:

-What happens on a first vaping offense?
-What are the different types of school discipline?
-What are Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs (DAEPs)?
-What actions can I take as a parent when my child faces school discipline?
-Can I appeal my child’s suspension, DAEP placement, or expulsion, and how?
-How do I request my child’s disciplinary records from the school?
-What rights do students with disabilities have when facing school discipline?
-What resources are available to me as a parent?
-How do I stay involved about what is happening?

This Know Your Rights webinar features tons of helpful information specifically about House Bill 6 (89th legislative session) which became law in Texas. Presenters are from Texas Appleseed’s Education Justice team and Bastrop County Cares.

0:00 - Intro

Texas Appleseed Overview

4:02 - Overview of School Discipline
5:13 - How House Bill 6 Impacts School Discipline
5:50 - In-School Suspensions
8:25 - How Parents Can Respond To In-School Suspensions
8:47 - Out-Of-School Suspensions
11:21 - How Parents Can Respond To Out-Of-School Suspensions
11:55 - Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs (DAEPs)
15:38 - How Parents Can Respond To DAEPs
20:49 - Expulsions From School
21:11 - Virtual Expulsions
23:56 - How Parents Can Respond To Expulsions and Virtual Expulsions
24:29 - How It Impacts The Bastrop Community
28:21 - Rights + Recommendations For Parents

Bastrop County Cares Overview

30:24 - Parent Engagement Matters
32:08 - Parent Rights In School Districts
32:47 - Parental Role In Discipline Decisions
33:20 - Read The Student Code of Conduct
33:46 - Ways To Stay Involved
34:04 - When To Seek Support
34:44 - Resources For Parents
35:11 - Reducing Barriers And Stigma

🔗 Link to our "Know Your Rights: School Discipline" guide here:
https://www.texasappleseed.org/know-your-rights-school-discipline-2026

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