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TX SB57
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Education to establish by rule recommendations for accommodations during mandatory school drills for students with individualized education programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans, with rules due by June 1, 2026
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Mandates school districts follow commissioner guidelines for documenting accommodations in multihazard emergency operations plans and requires communication protocols between campus administrators, staff, and school safety committees regarding students and personnel with disabilities
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Expands school safety and security committee membership to require a special education administrator as one of the superintendent's designees
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Requires safety committees to meet as necessary (beyond the existing semester and summer meetings) to provide accommodation recommendations for students with IEPs or Section 504 plans, and to hold executive sessions when discussing individual student disability information
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Passed the Senate 29-0 on March 20, 2025, and the House 107-31 with amendment on May 27, 2025; takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to provisions and plans by public schools to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities or impairments during a mandatory school drill or a disaster or emergency situation.
Education
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025