Code of Criminal Procedure · Art. 15.27

Notification to Schools

Notification to Schools is covered under Art. 15.27 and tested on the TCOLE peace officer licensing exam. Cadets typically encounter this topic under "Magistration" on practice exams.

To prove this offense, the State must establish each of the following elements: Student arrested for or charged with felony OR listed misdemeanor; Notify superintendent within 24 hours / first business day; Information provided to teachers/administrators with educational responsibility; Confidentiality required.

Elements you must prove

  • Student arrested for or charged with felony OR listed misdemeanor
  • Notify superintendent within 24 hours / first business day
  • 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