FBISD Violence Prevention Instruction
TEC, §28.004(q-4), as added by SB 9, 87th Texas Legislature, Second Called Session, 2021, requires the board of trustees of each local school district to determine the specific content of the district’s instruction relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking in accordance with this subchapter, which must include any essential knowledge and skills addressing these topics developed by the State Board of Education (SBOE).
Instruction regarding child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking that is included in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) must be offered to district students. State law, including Education Code 28.004, contains specific requirements regarding this instruction. Our health curriculum complies with these requirements which includes age-appropriate educational materials that include information on the dangers of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking.
Fort Bend ISD offers instruction regarding child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking through the curriculum for the seventh grade and high school health classes. The instruction is implemented during the final grading period of both the fall and the spring semesters of the 2025- 26 school year in your student's health class. Any public domain instructional materials used in this instruction are posted on the district’s internet website, and are available at Health and PE - Fort Bend Independent School District.
As a parent, you have the right to review or purchase a copy of these curriculum materials; remove your student from any part of that instruction without subjecting the student to any disciplinary action, academic penalty, or other sanction imposed by the district or the student's school; and use the grievance procedure or the appeals process under Education Code 7.057 concerning a complaint of a violation of state law requirement. Finally, opportunities for parental involvement in the development of the violence prevention curriculum is available through participation in the District's School Health Advisory Council or “SHAC.” Additional information regarding the SHAC is available at School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) - Fort Bend Independent School District.
Before a student is provided with instruction regarding child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking, a school district must obtain the written consent of the student's parent/guardian. If you allow your child to participate in the curriculum, please agree below. If you do not agree below, your child will not participate in the curriculum and will be provided alternative assignments to complete while their health class engages in the violence prevention curriculum.
Violence Prevention Program Not Included in the TEKS
Fort Bend ISD offers the below instruction programs regarding child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking through the curriculum for elementary and secondary students. The instruction is implemented by the campus administration as needed. Any public domain instructional materials used in this instruction are posted on the district’s internet website and are available at https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/1128.
If Fort Bend ISD decides to provide instruction related to child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking that is not included in the TEKS, the parent/guardian will be notified of the program information at least 14 days before the instruction would occur. Before a student is provided this instruction, Fort Bend ISD must obtain the written consent of the student's parent/guardian.
Elementary Prevention Support Materials
| Resource | Support Material Topics | Program Materials | Program Contact |
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Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. |
Child Abuse, |
Leandra Henderson, CPS |
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FBISD Social Work Services |
Child Abuse | FBISD Social Work Webpage; Elementary Program | FBISD Social Worker |
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Child Builders |
Stand Strong “Stay Safe”, |
Amanda Siroosian, MPH - Executive Director asiroosian@childbuilders.org |
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Child Advocates of Fort Bend |
Child Abuse, |
Child Safety Matters |
Lindsey Castellanos - Community Outreach Coordinator |
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Mental Health America of Greater Dallas |
Child Abuse, |
WHO |
Bonnie L. Cook, MAS - Executive Director |
Secondary Prevention Support Materials
| Resource | Support Material Topics | Supporting Materials | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
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United Against Human Trafficking |
Sex Trafficking |
Youth Awareness Workshop, |
Au’Vonnie Alexander - Director of Outreach and Prevention aalexander@uaht.org |
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Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) |
Family Violence, Dating Violence, Sex Trafficking |
AVDA Programs - Teen Dating Abuse & Healthy Relationships, Safe Dates, Live Respect, Love 146 |
John Reyes - Prevention and Education Manager johnr@avda-tx.org |
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Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. |
Child Abuse, Family Violence, Dating Violence |
Leandra Henderson, CPS |
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Unbound Now Houston |
Sex Trafficking | Sentinels |
Christa Mayfield, Director of Educational Programs christa.mayfield@unboundnow.orgCell: 346-302-5014 | Office: 346-313-7664 |
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Crime Stoppers of Houston |
Dating Violence, |
Jenna Fondren, Director of Safe School Institute jfondren@crime-stoppers.org |
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| FBISD Social Work Services Program Link |
Child Abuse | FBISD Social Work Webpage | FBISD Social Worker |
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Mental Health America of Greater Dallas |
Child Abuse, |
WHO |
Bonnie L. Cook, MAS - Executive Director |
As a parent, you have the right to review or purchase a copy of this curriculum materials; and remove your student from any part of that instruction without subjecting the student to any disciplinary action, academic penalty, or other sanction imposed by the district or the student's school; and use the grievance procedure or the appeals process under Education Code 7.057 concerning a complaint of a violation of state law requirement. Finally, opportunities for parental involvement in the development of the violence prevention curriculum is available through participation in the District's School Health Advisory Council or “SHAC.” Additional information regarding the SHAC is available at School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) - Fort Bend Independent School District