Contractor Compliance Procedure – SB12

Contractor Compliance Procedure – SB 12

 Prohibition on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Duties:

A BISD contractor is subject to having its contract terminated if the District contractor intentionally or knowingly:

• Engages in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) duties, as that term is defined by Tex. Educ. Code § 11.005(a); or
• Assigns to another person DEI duties.

A District contractor shall be afforded applicable due process and the opportunity to appeal any disciplinary action and/or contract termination taken pursuant to this procedure, BISD Board Policy, and/or applicable law in accordance with Policy GF(LOCAL). [See Policy BT(LEGAL)]

 

Reporting Suspected Violations:

 Any suspected violation of the requirements outlined above and/or in Tex. Educ. Code § 11.005 must be promptly reported to the Beaumont Independent School District Purchasing Department at purchasing@bmtisd.com.

 Reports should include, when available, the name of the contractor or individual involved, a description of the suspected violation, the date and location of the alleged violation, and any supporting documentation or information.

Upon receipt of a reported violation, the District will review the matter and take appropriate action in accordance with District policy, applicable contract terms, and Texas law.