Which law or policy is designed to protect victims of dating violence in schools?

• A. Texas Education Code § 37.0831
• B. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• C. No Child Left Behind Act
• D. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Answer: (A)

Schools need a policy that directly protects students from dating violence, outlining prevention, reporting, and supports. Texas Education Code § 37.0831 is the statute that requires districts to adopt and enforce dating-violence policies, procedures, and resources to protect victims on campus and facilitate safe reporting and access to help. The other options don’t fulfill that role: FERPA governs privacy of student records, not dating-violence protections; No Child Left Behind focuses on accountability and standards; IDEA covers services for students with disabilities. So, the Texas Education Code section is the one designed to protect victims of dating violence in schools.