S.B. No. 57 aims to enhance the safety of individuals with disabilities or impairments in public schools during mandatory drills and emergency situations. The bill amends Section 37.108 of the Education Code to require school districts to include specific provisions in their multihazard emergency operations plans. These provisions must ensure equal access to safety for students and personnel with disabilities, based on recommendations and guidelines established by the commissioner under the newly added Section 37.1086. The bill also emphasizes the importance of psychological safety and mandates training for school personnel on trauma-informed care and suicide prevention.

Additionally, the bill modifies the composition and responsibilities of the school safety and security committee outlined in Section 37.109. It now requires the inclusion of a special education administrator and mandates that the committee provide recommendations for accommodations for students with individualized education programs during emergency situations. The committee is also tasked with meeting regularly to ensure that the district's emergency operations plan is updated in accordance with best practices and includes necessary accommodations for students with disabilities. The commissioner of education is required to adopt rules for these recommendations and guidelines by June 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 37.108, Education Code 37.1086 (Education Code 37)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 37.108, Education Code 37.1086 (Education Code 37)
Engrossed: Education Code 37.108, Education Code 37.1086 (Education Code 37)
House Committee Report: Education Code 37.108, Education Code 37.1086 (Education Code 37)
Enrolled: Education Code 37.108, Education Code 37.1086 (Education Code 37)