The San Antonio Independent School District changed its student code of conduc t for the second time this school year to comply with new state mandates.

While it’s routine for the school board to adopt an updated student code of conduct every school year, school districts are usually left playing catch up during state legislative years, especially if laws go into effect before Sept. 1, which is usually when new legislation takes effect in Texas.

Wrapping up in June, education issues were a highlight of the 89th regular legislative session, where state lawmakers passed massive public school funding and student discipline bills.

SAISD typically waits for guidance from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) on how to model new discipline laws, said Beth Jones, assistant superin

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