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HB0037

Expelling Students for Deadly Weapon Possession

Last scannedOct 22, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill allows school boards to expel students who bring deadly weapons to school for more than one year, but it did not pass and was not considered for introduction.

What it does

  • Allows school district boards to expel a student from public school for possessing a deadly weapon for longer than one year.

Who it affects

  • School district boards
  • Students who bring deadly weapons to school

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
  • It is unclear how many schools will choose to use this longer expulsion option.

Plain language

Terms to know

Deadly weapon
A dangerous object or device that can cause serious injury or death.
Expulsion
Being removed from a school for a set period of time as punishment.

Official record

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Bill history

  1. H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO