East Texas Schools Adopt New Heat Safety Rules for Student-Athletes and Band Members Starting Aug. 1
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What the UIL's new heat safety requirements mean for local high schools
High school football practice starts next week for several local teams, and they'll take the field with a new UIL requirement. Schools are now required — rather than recommended — to monitor conditions with Wet Bulb Globe Temperature measurements.
UIL implements Wet Bulb protocols starting with 2026-27 school year
Herald Democrat Ahead of the upcoming school year, the University Interscholastic League announced that starting August 1 there will be mandatory Heat Protocols and Procedures… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Understanding wet bulb globe temperature to discern heat risk
The University Interscholastic League announced new heat safety protocols for high school athletes in Texas, using a measurement called the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature to dictate if weather conditions are deemed safe.
Soon it could become too hot for a third of the people. The so-called wet ball temperature plays a decisive role here. We explain the measure.
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