Violence-Free Schools Alliance HB 6 Impact Survey

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HB 6 — Texas Administrator Survey

This survey asks Texas school and district administrators about implementing House Bill 6 (89th Legislature, 2025). Responses are anonymous. It should take 3–5 minutes.

About you

Which of these best describes your role?

Principal Assistant Principal Campus Behavior Coordinator / Dean District-level administrator Superintendent Other

Approximate size of your district

Small (fewer than 1,000 students) Medium (1,000–10,000) Large (10,000+)

Type of school/district

Traditional public ISD Open-enrollment charter Other

TEA Education Service Center region

TEA Region 1 TEA Region 2 TEA Region 3 TEA Region 4 TEA Region 5 TEA Region 6 TEA Region 7 TEA Region 8 TEA Region 9 TEA Region 10 TEA Region 11 TEA Region 12 TEA Region 13 TEA Region 14 TEA Region 15 TEA Region 16 TEA Region 17 TEA Region 18 TEA Region 19 TEA Region 20 Prefer not to say

How would you describe your campus/district?

Urban Suburban Rural

Years in your current role

0–2 3–5 6–15 16+

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Implementation

Has your district adopted a written HB 6 compliance plan?

Yes — adopted In progress No Not sure

Have you provided HB 6 training to teachers?

Yes — substantive training Brief overview No training yet Not sure

Has your threat assessment team met this school year?

Yes, multiple times Yes, once No Not sure

Has your district petitioned for judicial removal under HB 6?

Yes No Not sure

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Trends vs. last school year

Compared to last year, teacher-initiated student removals on your campus are:

Much worse Worse About the same Better Much better

Compared to last year, staff assaults on your campus are:

Much worse Worse About the same Better Much better

Compared to last year, DAEP placements are:

Much worse Worse About the same Better Much better

Compared to last year, expulsions are:

Much worse Worse About the same Better Much better

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Your judgment

Teachers on my campus feel supported when they initiate HB 6 removals.

Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree

My district has adequate funding and staffing to implement HB 6.

Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree

HB 6 is reducing violence on my campus.

Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree

HB 6 is harming students with disabilities or students experiencing homelessness.

Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree

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Biggest challenges

Pick up to three biggest implementation challenges.

Staffing (CBC, threat team, VEP) Funding Teacher pushback Parent/community pushback Legal / compliance burden Student mental health needs Due process concerns Reporting / data burden Staff training Other

Pick up to 3.

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Overall impact

Overall, HB 6 has improved staff safety on my campus.

Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree

Overall, HB 6 has improved outcomes for non-disruptive students.

Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree

Would you recommend HB 6 as a model for other states?

Yes Maybe / needs changes No

What's the single biggest change that would make HB 6 work better? — optional

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