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Texas Legal Compliance

Why Texas Education Code §37 Matters for Schools & STRAP

1. Supports Shared Expectations for Student Behavior

Texas Education Code §37 requires each school district to adopt and enforce a student code of conduct that promotes safety and defines behavior standards, including unwanted aggression and harassment. STRAP’s programming aligns with these expectations by offering structured education that reinforces positive behavior rather than punishment alone. 

2. Reinforces Prevention & Early Intervention Goals

Section 37 emphasizes prevention of physical and verbal aggression in school settings, requiring campuses to educate and respond early to unsafe conduct. STRAP complements this by providing youth with skills in regulation, boundaries, and conflict awareness that support safe school environments. 

3. Enhances School Safety Culture, Not Discipline Enforcement

While Chapter 37 gives authority for disciplinary actions (like classroom removal or placement in alternative settings), STRAP’s focus on education, accountability, and prevention helps reduce reliance on punitive discipline by addressing underlying risk behaviors early. 

4. Aligns with School Legal Obligations for Risk Management

Incorporating programming that supports Texas’s student safety statutes helps districts demonstrate proactive engagement with state law goals around safe, orderly, and supportive learning environments. Partnering with STRAP shows commitment to broader safety and educational outcomes consistent with Chapter 37’s intent. 

 

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