2024-2025 DEC Handbook

2024-25 Printable DEC Handbook
- Any changes to the UIL events will be reflected in the calendar, as published here: http://www.uiltexas.org/calendar.
- UIL staff works closely with the Texas Education Agency to resolve any calendar conflicts as soon as possible.

DEC Chairs, please make sure you have completed the District Chair Confirmation form.

Parent Residence Requirements for Service Members, Peace Officers & Educators

DEC ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTING FORM SURVEY

Annual Financial Reporting Form - printable (for reference only, use the link above to complete the survey.)

* Additional Resource: "DEC Hearings. A discussion of issues regarding the DEC process." Presented at the 2017 Athletic Directors Conference.

*2024-2026 Organizing DEC Chairs

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. DEC CHAIR CHECKLIST

2024-2025 Tentative Sports Season Dates & Game/Tournament Limits
Organizing First DEC Meeting
DEC First Meeting Agenda
DEC Chair Confirmation
Guidelines: Code of Ethics for UIL Committees
Section 21: Responsibility of the Superintendent
Section 28: District Executive Committee
Section 29: Penalties the DEC Can Impose
DEC Penalty Grid
Section 1203: Duties of the Athletic DEC
Coaches Certification Program
DEC Financial Report Form

II. REQUIRED PROCEDURES FOR DEC HEARINGS

DEC Agenda Template
DEC Minutes Template
DEC Notice of Hearing Template
Script for DEC Chairs

III. OPEN MEETINGS ACT (FAQ)

IV. PREVIOUS ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FORM

V. DESIGNATED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

VI. NCAA FOOTBALL TIE BREAKER

VII. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

VIII. APPLICABLE UIL RULES - ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY