Texas Education Code

§ 37.353 — GOOD CAUSE EXCEPTION

ED § 37.353Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION · Part G. SAFE SCHOOLS · Ch. 37. DISCIPLINE; LAW AND ORDER · Art. J. SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES

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(a)If a school district is unable to bring a district facility into compliance with a school facilities standard related to safety and security, the district may claim a good cause exception from the requirement to comply with that standard, including for a reason related to:

(1)the age, physical design, or location of the noncompliant facility;

(2)the projected remaining use or functional life of the noncompliant facility;

(3)availability of funding; or

(4)supply chain obstacles.

(b)A school district that claims a good cause exception under Subsection (a) must develop an alternative performance standard with which the district is able to comply.

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Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1070 (H.B. 121), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2025.