To ensure wellness, learning, and physical and psychological safety across the learning community, an integrated approach is essential to promote a comprehensive and aligned Safe and Supportive School Program (SSSP).

The SSSP is a systemic and coordinated multitiered support system that addresses school climate, the social and emotional domain, and behavioral and mental health and wellness; it includes collaboration with community, county, and state organizations; conducting behavioral threat assessments; and the implementation of a multi-hazard approach to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis situations. 

SSSP overview and requirements

• To The Administrator Addressed  Correspondence Safe and Supportive Schools Program (SSSP) Update (April 2021)
• Withdrawal of Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter EE, Safe and Supportive School Program and Trauma-Informed Care Policy and Training (February 2020)
• TEA Proposed SSSP Amendment Roles/Responsibilities
• SSSP Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams Legal Requirements

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