Relating to a public school's grievance procedure.

SB 2171 requires Texas public school districts to adopt standardized grievance procedures for complaints about violations of rights guaranteed under the Education Code. The bill mandates that schools provide written notice within five business days of filing, including clear appeal instructions and contact information; establish uniform response timelines; automatically allow appeals if timelines are missed; enforce disciplinary action for FERPA violations; require staff training on student privacy; and maintain accessible grievance records. It directly affects students, parents, and school employees by changing how schools handle complaints about rights violations, though it excludes complaints about extracurricular participation unless related to special education law (IDEA). The bill does not create new rights but standardizes complaint procedures for existing protections.