Riviera ISD board approves certification under Texas Education Code §39.008 restricting certain DEI duties

Sep 24, 2025

The Riviera ISD Board approved certification required by section 39.008 of the Texas Education Code, adopting policy language that limits employee and contractor duties related to diversity, equity and inclusion and directing staff to submit the certification to TEA.

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The Riviera ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Sept. 24 to approve the district's Certification of Compliance with section 39.008 of the Texas Education Code, a new state requirement for employees and contracted services.

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