R10 Safety 1st Conference 2025

Human trafficking is a pervasive and complex issue that often intersects with schools and affecting vulnerable populations. Delve into the intricacies of human trafficking, its connection to schools and the vital role school personnel play in addressing this issue. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge, tools, and awareness necessary to identify and respond to human trafficking within their community.

The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is an official, university-level research center at Texas State University. Tasked by the Texas Education Code and the Governor's Homeland Security Strategic Plan with key school safety initiatives and mandates. TxSSC serves as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of safety and security information through research, training, and technical assistance for K-12 schools and junior colleges throughout the state of Texas. This session will review safety mandates and updates for all public school and charter districts and discuss current and upcoming compliance safety measures.

The District Vulnerability Assessment required by HB3 in the 88th legislative session is an assessment and improvement tool for both the Texas Education Agency, Office of School Safety and Security and for Superintendents designed to evaluate a district’s current safety posture aligned with statutory requirements. The assessment will evaluate how a district puts their safety plans and objectives into action through training of staff and students, internal evaluation of facilities, as well as the integration of technology with the goal of providing districts with technical expertise to assist every school district to achieve compliance with established safety standards. This evaluation tool will provide district leadership with information, guidance and technical assistance to prioritize safety requirements and leverage district resources to maximize education outcomes for students and staff.