Texas SB57 mandates public schools to ensure safety of students with disabilities during drills and emergencies.

Texas SB57 requires public schools to include specific accommodations for students with disabilities or impairments in their emergency plans. This includes considering and recommending accommodations during mandatory drills and emergencies. The bill also mandates that school districts follow guidelines for ensuring the safety of students with disabilities during disasters or emergencies, including equal access to safety. The provisions take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

Texas SB57 mandates public schools to ensure safety of students with disabilities during drills and emergencies.

Texas SB57 requires public schools to include specific accommodations for students with disabilities or impairments in their emergency plans. This includes considering and recommending accommodations during mandatory drills and emergencies. The bill also mandates that school districts follow guidelines for ensuring the safety of students with disabilities during disasters or emergencies, including equal access to safety. The provisions take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year.