From AI overview:
Texas public schools are mandated to conduct lockdown drills under Texas Education Code § 37.114 and administrative rules established through 19 Texas Administrative Code § 103.1209, which implement statewide safety standards. [1]
Key Mandate Details
- Frequency: Schools must conduct at least two lockdown drills per school year (one per semester) as outlined by the Texas School Safety Center. [1, 2]
- Requirements: Per TEC § 37.114 and state rules, total emergency safety drills are capped (maximum of 16 drills per year), and active aggressor roleplaying with live simulations involving students is strictly prohibited. [1, 2]
- Accommodations: Recent updates (such as SB 57) also require that these mandatory drills provide proper accommodations for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans. [1, 2]
Additional Readings:
- 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 103.1209 - Mandatory School Drills.
- Texas School Safety Center.
- - 3.0 Lockdown Drills.
- REQUIREMENTS FOR MANDATORY SCHOOL DRILLS.
- History for 87(R) HB 1016 by Ordaz.