TxSSC
The three-year Junior Community College Safety and Security Audit cycle begins on September 1, 2024, and will end on August 31, 2027. Junior Community College Safety and Security Audits are required by TEC 37.108 and must be completed during that cycle.
A junior community college may begin their reporting of specified audit results to the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) once they receive the link to the district's online reporting audit tool. The link to this audit tool will be emailed to the President/Chancellor and junior community college designee (if applicable) on April 15, 2027. Responses to items in the audit tool must be submitted to the TxSSC by September 13, 2027.
The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) has developed the Model Safety and Security Audit procedures as mandated by Texas Education Code ยง37.207. The purpose of the audit is to assess legal compliance and identify hazards, threats, and vulnerabilities that may impact life or property. This assessment is vital for ensuring a safe, secure, and healthy environment that is crucial for effective teaching and learning.
This Safety and Security Audit Toolkit serves as a comprehensive framework for conducting the state-mandated Safety and Security Audit within the district. This toolkit will assist the district through each phase of the audit process, encompassing preparedness, execution, reporting, and improvement planning. The templates provided and resources within the toolkit are essential to the audit process aimed at evaluating and enhancing the district's safety measures, security protocols, and overall emergency preparedness.