Bill > HB1679

This bill directs the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to conduct a comprehensive study on recommended standards for school district facility maintenance and custodial services. The study will analyze various aspects of school facility maintenance, including the square footage of different types of school buildings, appropriate custodial workloads, and the tasks required to adequately maintain school facilities. TEA will specifically examine the maintenance and custodial staff needed for a typical school district, estimating the time required to complete various maintenance tasks and identifying any additional funding or resources necessary to meet recommended standards. The agency is required to submit a report to the legislature by December 1, 2026, detailing the study's findings and recommendations. The bill will take effect either immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met, and the bill itself will expire on September 1, 2027.

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