Education Code § 37.353

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. (c) A good cause exception claimed by a school district under Subsection (a) expires on the fifth anniversary of the date on which the exception is claimed. On the expiration of the exception, the district must reevaluate whether the district is able to comply with each school facility standard related to safety and security, and if not, renew: (1) the claim for an exception under Subsection (a); and (2) the alternative performance standard developed under Subsection (b). Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 896 (H.B. 3), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2023. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1070 (H.B. 121), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2025.