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Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Safe Schools, §103.1209, Mandatory School Drills
Summary: The adopted amendment implements Senate Bill 57, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, by establishing requirements to ensure school systems provide equal access to safety during emergency incidents, required drills, and district-approved exercises for students and district personnel with access and functional needs. The amendment was adopted with changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: July 26, 2026
Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Financial Accountability, §109.1001, Financial Accountability Ratings
Summary: The adopted amendment updates financial accountability rating information and rating worksheets for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. The amendment was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
School FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2025-2026+ Fiscal Year Ended June 30, ____, or August 31, ____
School FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2026-2027+ Fiscal Year Ended June 30, ____, or August 31, ____
Charter FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2025-2026+ Fiscal Year Ended June 30, ____, or August 31, ____
Charter FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2026-2027+ Fiscal Year Ended June 30, ____, or August 31, ____
IHE Charter FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2025-2026+ Fiscal Year Ended June 30, ____, or August 31, ____
IHE Charter FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2026-2027+ Fiscal Year Ended June 30, ____, or August 31, ____
Effective Date: July 18, 2026
