Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 37.353 - Good Cause Exception(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. Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 896,Sec. 20, eff. 9/1/2023, app. beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.