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To avoid or reduce these situations, the school must build a culture of respect and acceptance. Doing it so, students would know that their actions will have consequences. As a school principal, one of the bases in our field is trust in teachers and vice versa and demonstrating to teachers that one will enforce the rules and keep the standards fairly and strictly.
I chose this topic because it is imminent that everyone (teachers, aides, administrative staff, and all school personnel) work together once and for all and collaborate to make this change possible. It is frustrating and alarming to see in the news and social media how students continue to harm each other or teachers or how a student feels that people must get hurt because somehow it was rejected or mistreated.

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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is responsible for making guidelines at the state level that school districts must use when making their policies and standards for student discipline. These discipline policies must be aligned and follow Texas Education Code and federal law.

U.S Department of Education establish policies and enforce federal law on disciplinary actions, collect data on America's schools and disseminating research, while Prohibit discrimination and ensure equal access to education.

During this time, I have learned how federal and state laws complement each other. I knew that the state must follow the federal laws stated, but I had no idea that each agency makes and implement its law as long they are within the parameters of the other.

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Slide # 3 Federal and State Constitutional Laws

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Slide # 3 Federal and State Constitutional Laws

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Federal
Fairness in School Discipline Act §.2404. E:\BILLS\S2404.IS (govinfo.gov)

Enforce the minimum Federal due process obligations of the public schools.

Create and maintain an orderly school environment conducive to learning.

State
Development for Public School Personnel regarding
Student Disciplinary Procedures. HB 1952. HB 1952 Implementation Guide.indd (texascjc.org)

Address the dipropionate usage of disciplinary practices.

Development training in effective methods of school discipline, including training related to the distinction between a technique used at the principal’s discretion and the discretionary authority of a teacher.

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Statute
America Goes Back to School, § 3792 Act (1998). STATUTE-112-Pg3792.pdf (govinfo.gov)

Have strong standards of achievement and discipline and well-trained, dedicated teachers in every classroom.

Reduce class size so all our children get the individual attention need it.

Administrative Law
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., 42 USC CHAPTER 21, SUBCHAPTER V: FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS (house.gov)

No individual should be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in, a Federally conducted education or training program or activity.

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Graduated sanctions for certain school offenses § 37.144 Texas School Discipline Laws & Regulations: Discipline Frameworks | National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) (ed.gov)

A warning letter that specifically states the child's alleged school offense and explains the consequences if the child continues the misconduct pattern.

Refer the child to counseling, community-based services, or other in-school or out-of-school services aimed at addressing the child's behavioral problems.

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Alternative Setting for Behavior Management TEC §37.023, (2007)

The campus administrator, or the administrator’s designee, shall meet with the student’s parent or a person standing in parental relation to the student to coordinate plans for the student’s transition.

Five instructional days after the date of a student’s release from an alternative education program, the campus administrator shall coordinate the student’s transition to a regular classroom

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Slide # 7 Local Administrative Law/Policy/Rule

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Slide # 7 Local Administrative Law/Policy/Rule

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The clear bag policy is an impulse created due to the tragedy at the elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Student Requirements / Clear and mesh backpack information (dallasisd.org)

Carry in their backpack a non-clear pouch no larger than 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches to hold personal items, such as cellphones, money, and hygiene products.

Students with backpacks not meeting the criteria outlined above will be collected and kept in the school office.

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Öznacar, B. 2018 stated, observation of risks and specifying weaknesses and strengths are great efforts in reaching quality.

Establishing a school-wide behavior support system such a school rules, teaching appropriate behavior, intervention plans, positive reinforcement for behavior, and teaching of social skills

Create a clear, appropriate, and consistent expectations and consequences.

Implementing and following these strategies will be the first step to developing students with self-discipline and respect. Following these recommendations, schools will have an environment where all students feel respected and valued. Strategies that effectively maintain appropriate social behavior make schools safer. Safer schools are more effective learning environments. (Joseph, V. 2022)

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The educator priority must be the students and their academic, physical, and social development. At the same time, personnel must commit to and maintain a professional relationship with co-workers, parents, and other school district. Educators Code of Ethics Rule §247.1, (1998)
Texas Administrative Code (state.tx.us)

This code is related to my topic because it will lay out the base for educators' and administrators' expectations. Also, it implied that educators must enforce discipline and standards so the students will be successful.

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Slide # 10 Personal Connection to the Legal and Ethical Standards

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Slide # 10 Personal Connection to the Legal and Ethical Standards

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The experience was a challenge, but it helped me to
understand how laws relate to and complement each other. The time expended looking through the different laws, comparing them and understanding the differences between them will help me to realized that before any decision is made, the law should be verified. Also, now I know how or where I need to look depending on the situation that I am facing.

The laws build a structure and define the standards that help to keep order and discipline across the board. On the other hand, education has always been my passion and drive. Therefore, I feel that becoming a school principal is the way I can do what I like while enforcing what I believe is the center of our society.

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Slide # 11 Best Practices for Compliance

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Slide # 11 Best Practices for Compliance

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Replace exclusionary discipline with guidance interventions or strategies, and social-emotional learning (SEL).

Ensure teachers develop the necessary skills for culturally competent classroom instruction and that disciplinary programs are culturally responsive.

Analyze student discipline data to identify disproportionalities in discipline.

Having honest conversations with students using prompting and exploratory questions.

Implement curriculum activities that teach social, emotional, and behavioral competencies.

Acquisition of self-discipline is a long-term investment that will help students to develop autonomy and responsible citizenship.