A new education bill in Texas passed this year, and it’s a big deal for teachers, students and parents. House Bill 6 aims to restore teachers’ authority in the classroom and improve student discipline. “When discipline comes in, then you think twice about doing it again,” says Rep. Joanne Shofner. Across the State of Texas, Shofner says teachers have voiced their inability to effectively manage disruptive students. Shofner believes this is due to restrictive discipline policies.
