Code of Criminal Procedure · Art. 15.27

Notification to Schools

Notification to Schools (Art. 15.27): key points and worked practice questions for Texas peace officer exam preparation.

Key points

  • Student arrested for or charged with a felony OR a listed misdemeanor
  • Orally notify the superintendent within 24 hours after the arrest or referral, or before the next school day, whichever is earlier
  • Information provided to teachers/administrators with educational responsibility
  • Confidentiality required

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

Art. 15.27 generally requires notification of school officials when a student is charged with what?

  1. Any traffic ticket
  2. Any felony or certain enumerated misdemeanors (assaultive offenses, weapons offenses, drug offenses, etc.) Correct
  3. Any Class C ticket
  4. Only homicide offenses
Why: Art. 15.27 requires that the head of a law enforcement agency notify the school superintendent (and in turn appropriate school personnel) when a student is arrested for or charged with certain offenses, including felonies and listed misdemeanors involving assault, weapons, or controlled substances.
Statute: Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.27