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Plano ISD previews sweeping policy changes tied to 89th Texas Legislature
Summary
Superintendent Williams and staff told trustees the 89th legislative session will trigger roughly 140 policy updates across the district, flagged major bills affecting funding, discipline, libraries and parental‑rights rules and previewed work the policy subcommittee will need to complete.
Superintendent Theresa Williams said staff expect a phased implementation of hundreds of legislative changes stemming from the 89th Texas Legislature and an October policy update window. "We can expect around 140 policies to be updated as a result of the 89th legislative session," Williams told the board, and staff said some bills went into effect immediately while others take effect Sept. 1 or later in the school year.
Administration summarized several specific bills. The district estimated roughly $27 million in new HB2 funding for Plano ISD but said a $7.8 million deficit remains. On discipline, HB6 broadens principals' discretion on ISS and allows longer ISS placements; the district said it plans to keep most ISS placements at three days except where law mandates otherwise. HB1481 (personal communication devices) requires schools to prohibit device use during the school day; the district will require devices be put away and follow a progressive discipline ladder. SB13 changes library‑materials procedures (including a 30‑day posting period and new challenge/removal steps) and allows local library advisory committees; the board later approved the EFB local policy to implement SLAC. SB12 imposes new parental‑rights and club‑consent requirements. Staff said many implementation details are still pending TEA guidance and TASB legal updates.
Trustees asked about funding shortfalls (transportation and special education) and the operational impacts of the bills; staff said the policy subcommittee and district offices will return with implementation plans and recommended policy language.
