Sec. 37.353.  GOOD CAUSE EXCEPTION.  (a)  If a school district is unable to bring a district facility into compliance with a school facilities standard related to safety and security, the district may claim a good cause exception from the requirement to comply with that standard, including for a reason related to:
(1)  the age, physical design, or location of the noncompliant facility;
(2)  the projected remaining use or functional life of the noncompliant facility;
(3)  availability of funding; or
(4)  supply chain obstacles.
(b)  A school district that claims a good cause exception under Subsection (a) must develop an alternative performance standard with which the district is able to comply.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 896 (H.B. 3), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2023.