Consider and Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as Enacted by Senate Bill 12 of the 89th Texas Legislative Session Description: Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, school systems must take action to ensure timely compliance with new requirements as established in the 89th Texas Legislative Session. At the July 20, 2026 meeting, a presentation

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I.9. Consider and Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as Enacted by Senate Bill 12 of the 89th Texas Legislative Session Description: Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, school systems must take action to ensure timely compliance with new requirements as established in the 89th Texas Legislative Session. At the July 20, 2026 meeting, a presentation of these requirements as related to TEC, §§11.005 (Prohibition on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Duties) and 28.0022 (Certain Instructional Requirements and Prohibitions) was provided. Attachments: ( 2 ) SB 12 Certification Slides 8.24.26 8/24/2026 at 10:52 AM Smithville ISD Certification of SB 12 Compliance 8/24/2026 at 10:53 AM

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.