S.B. No. 30         AN ACT   relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with   peace officers in the required curriculum for certain public school   students and in driver education courses and to civilian   interaction training for peace officers.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  This Act may be cited as the Community Safety   Education Act.          SECTION 2.  Subchapter A, Chapter 28, Education Code, is   amended by adding Section 28.012 to read as follows:          Sec. 28.012.  INSTRUCTION ON INTERACTION WITH LAW   ENFORCEMENT. (a)  In this section:                (1)  "Board" means the State Board of Education.                (2)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Law   Enforcement.                (3)  "Driver training school" has the meaning assigned   by Section 1001.001.          (b)  The board and the commission shall enter into a   memorandum of understanding that establishes each agency's   respective responsibilities in developing instruction, including   curriculum and instructional modules, on proper interaction with   peace officers during traffic stops and other in-person encounters.   The instruction must include information regarding:                (1)  the role of law enforcement and the duties and   responsibilities of peace officers;                (2)  a person's rights concerning interactions with   peace officers;                (3)  proper behavior for civilians and peace officers   during interactions;                (4)  laws regarding questioning and detention by peace   officers, including any law requiring a person to present proof of   identity to a peace officer, and the consequences for a person's or   officer's failure to comply with those laws; and                (5)  how and where to file a complaint against or a   compliment on behalf of a peace officer.          (c)  In developing the instruction under this section, the   board and the commission may consult with any interested party,   including a volunteer work group convened for the purpose of making   recommendations regarding the instruction.          (d)  Before finalizing any instruction under this section,   the board and the commission shall provide a reasonable period for   public comment.          (e)  Subject to rules adopted by the board, a school district   or open-enrollment charter school may tailor the instruction   developed under this section as appropriate for the district's or   school's community.  In tailoring the instruction, the district or   school shall solicit input from local law enforcement agencies,   driver training schools, and the community.          SECTION 3.  Section 28.025, Education Code, is amended by   adding Subsection (b-20) to read as follows:          (b-20)  The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to   include the instruction developed under Section 28.012 in one or   more courses in the required curriculum for students in grade   levels 9 through 12.          SECTION 4.  Subchapter C, Chapter 1001, Education Code, is   amended by adding Section 1001.109 to read as follows:          Sec. 1001.109.  INFORMATION RELATING TO TRAFFIC STOPS.   (a)  The commission by rule shall require that information relating   to law enforcement procedures for traffic stops be included in the   curriculum of each driver education course and driving safety   course.  The curriculum must include:                (1)  a demonstration of the proper actions to be taken   during a traffic stop; and                (2)  information regarding:                      (A)  the role of law enforcement and the duties   and responsibilities of peace officers;                      (B)  a person's rights concerning interactions   with peace officers;                      (C)  proper behavior for civilians and peace   officers during interactions;                      (D)  laws regarding questioning and detention by   peace officers, including any law requiring a person to present   proof of identity to a peace officer, and the consequences for a   person's or officer's failure to comply with those laws; and                      (E)  how and where to file a complaint against or a   compliment on behalf of a peace officer.          (b)  In developing the curriculum under this section, the   commission may consult with any interested party, including a   volunteer work group convened for the purpose of making   recommendations regarding the curriculum.          SECTION 5.  Section 1701.253, Occupations Code, is amended   by adding Subsection (n) to read as follows:          (n)  As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the   commission shall require an officer to complete the civilian   interaction training program developed under Section 1701.268. An   officer shall complete the program not later than the second   anniversary of the date the officer is licensed under this chapter   unless the officer completes the program as part of the officer's   basic training course.          SECTION 6.  Subchapter F, Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, is   amended by adding Section 1701.268 to read as follows:          Sec. 1701.268.  CIVILIAN INTERACTION TRAINING PROGRAM.   (a)  In this section, "board" means the State Board of Education.          (b)  The commission and the board shall enter into a   memorandum of understanding that establishes each agency's   respective responsibilities in developing a training program,   including training and testing materials, on proper interaction   with civilians during traffic stops and other in-person encounters.   The training program must include information regarding:                (1)  the role of law enforcement and the duties and   responsibilities of peace officers;                (2)  a person's rights concerning interactions with   peace officers;                (3)  proper behavior for civilians and peace officers   during interactions;                (4)  laws regarding questioning and detention by peace   officers, including any law requiring a person to present proof of   identity to a peace officer, and the consequences for a person's or   officer's failure to comply with those laws; and                (5)  how and where to file a complaint against or a   compliment on behalf of a peace officer.          (c)  In developing the training program under this section,   the commission and the board may consult with any interested party,   including a volunteer work group convened for the purpose of making   recommendations regarding the training program.          (d)  Before finalizing a training program under this   section, the commission and the board shall provide a reasonable   period for public comment.          SECTION 7.  (a)  Not later than September 1, 2018:                (1)  the State Board of Education and the Texas   Commission on Law Enforcement shall develop:                      (A)  the instruction required under Section   28.012, Education Code, as added by this Act; and                      (B)  the training program required under Section   1701.268, Occupations Code, as added by this Act; and                (2)  the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation   shall adopt rules regarding the curriculum required under Section   1001.109, Education Code, as added by this Act.          (b)  Section 28.025(b-20), Education Code, as added by this   Act, applies beginning with the 2018-2019 school year.          (c)  A peace officer or reserve law enforcement officer who   holds a license under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, issued on or   before January 1, 2018, shall complete a training program   established under Section 1701.268, Occupations Code, as added by   this Act, not later than January 1, 2020.          SECTION 8.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.               ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                 I hereby certify that S.B. No. 30 passed the Senate on   March 29, 2017, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0;   May 25, 2017, Senate refused to concur in House amendments and   requested appointment of Conference Committee; May 26, 2017, House   granted request of the Senate; May 27, 2017, Senate adopted   Conference Committee Report by the following vote:  Yeas 31,   Nays 0.       ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate                I hereby certify that S.B. No. 30 passed the House, with   amendments, on May 20, 2017, by the following vote:  Yeas 109,   Nays 27, one present not voting; May 26, 2017, House granted   request of the Senate for appointment of Conference Committee;   May 28, 2017, House adopted Conference Committee Report by the   following vote:  Yeas 129, Nays 19, one present not voting.       ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House            Approved:     ______________________________               Date       ______________________________              Governor