Amend CSHB 3 (senate committee report) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 2 of the bill, in added Section 8.064(a), Education Code (page 1, line 52), between "resource" and "for", insert ", using materials and resources developed by the Texas School Safety Center or the agency in accordance with Chapter 37,".
(2) In SECTION 2 of the bill, strike added Section 8.064(b), Education Code (page 2, lines 9 through 11), and substitute the following:
(b) A regional education service center:
(1) shall provide assistance as necessary to the region's school safety review team established under Section 37.1084; and
(2) may provide assistance as necessary to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in the region served by the center through the direct provision of positive behavioral interventions and supports to a student enrolled in one of those districts or schools to mitigate or prevent future harmful, threatening, or violent behavior by the student.
(3) In SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 12.104(b)(3)(V), Education Code (page 3, line 2), between "37.1085," and "37.109,", insert "37.1086,".
(4) In SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 12.104(b)(3)(V), Education Code (page 3, line 3), between "37.2071" and the semicolon, insert "and Subchapter J, Chapter 37".
(5) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in the heading to added Section 22.904, Education Code (page 3, line 12), strike "FIRST AID".
(6) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 22.904, Education Code (page 3, lines 16, 21, and 37 through 38), strike "first aid" in each instance that it appears.
(7) In SECTION 10 of the bill, in Section 37.108(a)(2), Education Code (page 5, line 15), strike "or" and substitute "and [or]".
(8) In SECTION 10 of the bill, in amended Section 37.108(a)(6), Education Code (page 5, line 29), strike "and".
(9) In SECTION 10 of the bill, in amended Section 37.108(a), Education Code (page 5, lines 30 and 31), strike added Subdivision (7) and substitute the following:
(7) documentation related to the district's compliance with safety and security facility standards, including:
(A) implementation efforts;
(B) campus site plans;
(C) documentation of exterior door numbering and access control for each campus;
(D) any good cause exceptions claimed by the district under Section 37.353; and
(E) information on state funds received by the district for the purposes of complying with safety and security facility standards; and
(8) any other requirements established by the Texas School Safety Center in consultation with the agency and local law enforcement agencies.
(10) In SECTION 10 of the bill, in amended Section 37.108(b), Education Code (page 5, line 35), between "district" and "shall", insert ", or a person included in the registry established by the Texas School Safety Center under Section 37.2091 who is engaged by the district to conduct a safety and security audit,".
(11) In SECTION 10 of the bill, in amended Section 37.108(b), Education Code (page 5, lines 38 and 39), strike "as applicable, or a person included in the registry established by the Texas School Safety Center under Section 37.2091" and substitute "as applicable [or a person included in the registry established by the Texas School Safety Center under Section 37.2091]".
(12) In SECTION 10 of the bill, in amended Section 37.108(f)(9), Education Code (page 6, lines 26 through 29), strike "Section 37.116, requiring the district to provide the Department of Public Safety, local law enforcement agencies, and emergency first responders with an accurate map for all district campuses and school buildings" and substitute "Section 37.117".
(13) In the recital to SECTION 12 of the bill (page 6, line 50), between "37.1085," and "and 37.1131" insert "37.1086,".
(14) In SECTION 12 of the bill, in added Section 37.1083(c), Education Code (page 6, line 67), between "Center" and the underlined comma, insert "and local law enforcement agencies".
(15) In SECTION 12 of the bill, immediately following added Section 37.1085, Education Code (page 8, between lines 17 and 18), insert the following:
Sec. 37.1086. GUIDELINES FOR MULTIHAZARD EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN PROVISIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OR IMPAIRMENTS. (a) The agency shall establish guidelines for the provisions in a school district's multihazard emergency operations plan under Section 37.108(f)(4) to ensure the safety of students and district personnel with disabilities or impairments during a disaster or emergency situation, in consultation with:
(1) the Texas School Safety Center;
(2) regional education service centers;
(3) public school educators who work with students with disabilities or impairments; and
(4) advocacy groups representing individuals with disabilities or impairments.
(b) A school district must follow the guidelines established by the agency under Subsection (a) in adopting and implementing the district's multihazard emergency operations plan under Section 37.108.
(16) Strike SECTION 14 of the bill, adding Section 37.116, Education Code (page 8, lines 59 through 65), and substitute the following appropriately numbered SECTION:
SECTION ____. Subchapter D, Chapter 37, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 37.117 to read as follows:
Sec. 37.117. EMERGENCY RESPONSE MAP AND WALK-THROUGH. Each school district and open-enrollment charter school shall provide to the Department of Public Safety and all appropriate local law enforcement agencies and emergency first responders:
(1) an accurate map of each district campus and school building that is developed and documented in accordance with the standards described by Section 37.351 related to developing site and floor plans, access control, and exterior door numbering; and
(2) an opportunity to conduct a walk-through of each district campus and school building using the map described by Subdivision (1).
(17) In SECTION 17 of the bill, strike added Section 37.221, Education Code (page 9, lines 51 through 60), and substitute the following:
Sec. 37.221. FACILITIES STANDARDS REVIEW. (a) At least once every five years, the center shall review the facilities standards for instructional facilities adopted under Section 7.061 and make recommendations to the commissioner regarding any changes necessary to ensure that the facilities standards:
(1) reflect best practices for improving school safety through the design and construction of school facilities; and
(2) are consistent with standards adopted under Chapter 469, Government Code, regarding the elimination of architectural barriers.
(b) The center and commissioner may consult with stakeholders with relevant expertise regarding whether any updates to requirements for the use of funds granted or allocated to school districts for purposes of improving the safety and security of school facilities are necessary to align with best practices.
(c) In updating facilities standards, the commissioner shall:
(1) incorporate input from the center and stakeholders with relevant expertise regarding best practices for standards applicable to the design and construction of school facilities; and
(2) ensure the standards are updated as necessary to ensure compliance with any changes to state law and local building codes.
(18) In SECTION 19 of the bill, in added Section 45.1011(a), Education Code (page 10, line 24), strike "by school districts" and substitute "by a school district".
(19) In SECTION 19 of the bill, in added Section 45.1011(a), Education Code (page 10, line 28), between "facilities" and the underlined period, insert "in accordance with Section 37.351".
(20) In SECTION 19 of the bill, in added Section 45.1011(b), Education Code (page 10, line 29), strike "is" and substitute "has been".
(21) In SECTION 19 of the bill, in added Section 45.1011(b), Education Code (page 10, line 35), between "requirements" and "before", insert "in accordance with Section 37.151".
(22) In SECTION 20 of the bill, strike Section 48.115(b)(1), Education Code (page 10, lines 57 through 67), and substitute the following:
(1) securing school facilities in accordance with the requirements of Section 37.354, including:
(A) improvements to school infrastructure;
(B) the use or installation of perimeter security fencing conducive to a public school learning environment or physical barriers, which may not include razor wire; [and]
(C) exterior door and window safety and security upgrades, including exterior door numbering and locking systems and security film that provides resistance to a forced entry; and
(D) the purchase and maintenance of:
(i) security cameras and, if the district has already installed security cameras, [or] other security equipment, including video surveillance as provided by Section 29.022; and
(ii) technology, including communications systems or devices, such as silent panic alert devices, two-way radios, or wireless Internet booster equipment, that facilitates communication and information sharing between students, school personnel, and first responders in an emergency;
(23) In SECTION 25(b) of the bill, providing for the dates by which a school district must require a district employee to complete certain training (page 12, line 56), strike "first aid".
(24) Add the following appropriately numbered SECTIONS to the bill and renumber subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:
SECTION ____. Sections 7.061(b) and (c), Education Code, are amended to read as follows:
(b) The commissioner shall adopt or amend rules as necessary to ensure that facilities [building] standards for new and existing instructional facilities and other school district and open-enrollment charter school facilities, including construction quality, performance, operational, and other standards related to the safety and security of school facilities, provide a secure and safe environment. In adopting or amending rules under this section, the commissioner shall include the use of best practices for:
(1) the design and construction of new facilities; and
(2) the improvement, renovation, and retrofitting of existing facilities.
(c) Not later than September 1 of each even-numbered year, the commissioner shall review all rules adopted or amended under this section and amend the rules as necessary to ensure that facilities [building] standards for school district and open-enrollment charter school facilities continue to provide a secure and safe environment. The commissioner shall, in consultation with the Texas School Safety Center, identify and adopt any changes recommended under Section 37.221.
SECTION ____. Chapter 37, Education Code, is amended by adding Subchapter J to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER J. SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES
Sec. 37.351. FACILITIES STANDARDS COMPLIANCE. (a) A school district must ensure that each district facility complies with each school facilities standard, including performance standards and operational requirements, related to safety and security adopted under Section 7.061 or provided by other law or agency rule.
(b) A school district must develop and maintain documentation of the district's implementation of and compliance with school safety and security facilities standards for each district facility, including a good cause exception claimed under Section 37.353, and shall, if requested by the agency, provide that documentation to the agency in the manner prescribed by the agency.
Sec. 37.352. PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS. A school district shall comply with all applicable state laws and rules relating to procurement for district purchases relating to achieving compliance with the facilities standards adopted under Section 7.061 or provided by other law or agency rule.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 37.354. FUNDING FOR FACILITIES STANDARDS COMPLIANCE. (a) The commissioner may authorize a school district to use money provided to the district for the purpose of improving school safety and security, including the school safety allotment under Section 48.115 or any other funding or grant money available to the district for that purpose, to comply with the requirements of this subchapter.
(b) The commissioner may adopt rules regarding safety and security requirements with which a school district must comply to receive funding or grant money available for the purpose of improving school safety and security.