EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Texas Education Agency has unveiled two new online tools aimed at increasing transparency and strengthening protections for students across the state: the Educator Misconduct Dashboard and the Student Protection Resource Center.

Announced Tuesday, the new resources provide parents, educators and community members with expanded access to information about educator misconduct investigations, disciplinary actions and student safety guidance.

According to TEA, The Educator Misconduct Dashboard offers an interactive look at misconduct reports submitted to TEA, agency investigations, actions taken by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), and placements on the state’s Do Not Hire Registry (DNHR). Users can review data related to allegations such as fraud, inappropriate student-educator relationships and other conduct that may threaten student safety or violate professional standards.

Transparency and public trust in our education system are central to ensuring our schools can accomplish their core mission of educating the next generation,” Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said in a statement. “This dashboard and associated resources reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety of all students and the integrity of those privileged to serve in our classrooms.

TEA officials said the dashboard is housed within the newly launched Student Protection Resource Center, a centralized hub designed to provide information and tools related to student safety, educator accountability and disciplinary actions. The site also includes access to the publicly searchable Do Not Hire Registry, Educator Certificate Lookup tools and guidance for reporting abuse, neglect or misconduct involving students.

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In addition to reporting resources, the center provides educational materials to help identify warning signs of abuse, neglect and misconduct, including grooming behaviors, boundary violations and other concerning indicators.

TEA officials said the resource center is intended to serve a wide audience, including educators, school employees, students, parents, service providers and members of the public. The site outlines legal responsibilities for reporting suspected misconduct and explains the investigative and disciplinary processes used by TEA and SBEC.

Under Texas law, individuals — particularly school personnel — are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect within 24 hours. Agency officials emphasized that protecting students is a shared responsibility among schools, families and community members.

“These resources reflect our commitment to transparency and fostering trust in our schools,” said Levi Fuller, TEA Inspector General for Educator Misconduct. “The dashboard gives communities access to critical information, while the resource center brings together the tools and guidance school systems need to respond quickly and appropriately when concerns arise.”

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