Upcoming Webinar Explores New School Discipline Policies Under HB 6

WHAT: Texas Appleseed will host a webinar to discuss how House Bill 6 — a harmful school discipline law that went into effect earlier this year for K-12 schools — impacts students and parents/guardians in Texas. Presentations will focus on changes to in-school and out-of-school suspensions, disciplinary alternative education programs, vaping, and more. For ages 17+.

WHO: The event will feature lawyers, educators, and organizers to discuss key aspects of the new law.

• Andrew Hairston, J.D., Director, Education Justice Project, Texas Appleseed
• Samantha Greenleaf, Austin-area Assistant Principal
• Adrian Fonseca, Dallas-area Educator
• Shareefah Mason, Director of Education, For Oak Cliff

WHEN: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. CDT

WHERE: This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom. Register to receive the link here. 

WHY: By understanding their rights under House Bill 6, parents/guardians and students can feel better equipped to navigate the new school discipline landscape and advocate for themselves at school.

About Texas Appleseed
As one of the most trusted resources for data-driven policy analysis and solutions, Texas Appleseed advocates at the state and local level for fair, just, and equitable laws. Our work has shaped hundreds of laws and positively affected millions of Texans by breaking down barriers through transformative policy solutions. Visit www.TexasAppleseed.org for more information.

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