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Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The agency faces a hard DOJ Title II deadline of April 26, 2027, requiring WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance across all public-facing digital properties. A fragmented web ecosystem with multiple content management and governance tools has created measurable accessibility gaps, elevating legal and operational risk.
The opportunity
Active legislative and procurement initiatives, including HB 5195 and OER accessibility efforts, are already funded or seeking funding, and cooperative purchasing pathways are established. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the agency to close compliance gaps, reduce legal exposure, and ensure equitable public access before the 2027 deadline.
Cybersecurity Hardening & Endpoint Consolidation
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The agency operates a fragmented security environment with multiple overlapping endpoint detection and email security tools, increasing management complexity and exposure. TAC Chapter 202 compliance requirements and State Auditor corrective actions due November 2026 and January 2027 create immediate regulatory and operational pressure.
The opportunity
An additional $42 million in K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative funding for FY2026–FY2027 provides a time-bound budget pathway aligned to this project. Acting within the current fiscal cycle addresses audit findings, reduces compliance risk, and strengthens endpoint and identity security across the agency.
K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Securing Identity & Privileged Access Statewide
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Fragmented credential management practices and an active RFI for a statewide identity solution signal gaps in privileged access controls. Compliance mandates requiring password security and formal cybersecurity plans—reinforced by State Auditor corrective action deadlines—elevate operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
Dedicated K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative funding for FY2026–FY2027 and alignment with MFA and hardening guide mandates create a clear, time-sensitive path to action. Texas DIR cooperative contracts can streamline procurement, reducing time-to-compliance and strengthening the agency's overall security posture.
K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Agency-Wide Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The agency lacks a formal, agency-wide Emergency Operations Plan and has no dedicated mass-notification platform, leaving staff and stakeholders without coordinated response protocols. These foundational preparedness gaps create institutional risk and undermine the agency's broader role in administering school safety resources.
The opportunity
With an IT budget exceeding $128 million and an active role in grant administration, the agency has viable pathways to fund internal preparedness investments in the current fiscal cycle. Addressing these gaps now strengthens operational continuity and aligns with responsible stewardship of public safety obligations.
Texas DIR Cooperative Contracts
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