House Bill No. 3222 seeks to amend the Education Code to improve school district policies regarding grievances and appeals. It introduces new subsections to Section 7.057 that clarify the appeal process for individuals dissatisfied with school district actions, allowing the commissioner of education to remand cases for further investigation and take corrective actions if legal violations are identified. The bill also establishes a grievance policy that mandates school districts to adopt procedures for addressing grievances and ensures compliance with required policies.

Additionally, the bill sets specific timelines for filing grievances and appeals, requiring parents or guardians to file within 60 days of awareness or 90 days if informal resolution attempts were made. It stipulates that hearings related to grievances must occur within designated timeframes, including a hearing within 10 days of filing and a written decision within 20 days. School districts are also required to publicly post grievance resolution procedures and report settlement agreement details to the relevant agency. The changes will take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, with provisions for appeals filed on or after September 1, 2025, and may become effective immediately with a two-thirds vote from both legislative houses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 7.057, Education Code 11.1518, Education Code 26.011 (Education Code 26, Education Code 7, Education Code 11)