Lubbock ISD approves updated student code of conduct and TEA corrective action plan after legislative changes

The Lubbock Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a revised student code of conduct for 2025–26 and a Texas Education Agency corrective action plan addressing discipline data the district submitted. Both items were presented to the board as required updates related to recent legislation and agency review.

District staff said the updated student code of conduct incorporates language tied to House Bill 6 and includes changes that expand administrators’ disciplinary options and clarify cell phone policy language. "This student code of conduct does have some significant changes," the presenter said, and district staff reported they provided training to principals on the changes and will distribute the code to families at the beginning of the school year.

The TEA corrective action plan, described as required because of discipline data involving students experiencing homelessness and students below second grade, was discussed previously in the Student Achievement and Engagement committee. Staff indicated committee members reviewed the corrective action plan in depth and presented it for board approval.

Trustees noted an accelerated timeline: the model guidance from the legislature and TEA arrived recently and campus principals received training on short notice. The board approved both the corrective action plan and the student code of conduct by recorded vote.

Discussion: Staff emphasized communication and principal training; trustees commended staff for a quick rollout amid a short legislative timeline. No amendments were proposed during the meeting.