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This bill addresses safety provisions for students with disabilities during school emergency situations by amending the Texas Education Code. It requires school districts to include specific accommodations for students with individualized education programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans in their emergency operations plans. The commissioner of education must establish recommendations for how schools should accommodate students with disabilities during mandatory school drills and emergency situations, consulting with the Texas School Safety Center, regional education service centers, educators, and disability advocacy groups. The bill also expands school safety and security committees to include an administrator of special education and requires these committees to meet more frequently to discuss and recommend specific accommodations for students with disabilities. Additionally, the bill mandates that schools provide equal access to safety during emergencies for students and personnel with disabilities, based on guidelines established by the commissioner. The changes aim to ensure that students with disabilities are adequately protected and supported during emergency preparedness activities and actual emergency situations, with the new rules to be implemented by June 1, 2026.

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