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UIL Mandates New Heat Safety Rules | Texas News
Starting August 1, 2026, UIL mandates WBGT heat monitoring for all outdoor school activities—sports, band, and more—to prevent heat illness. This advanced metric blends air temp, humidity, wind, and sun for real-time safety, requiring schools to adjust practices, hydrate better, and prep for emergencies like ice water immersion. Readings must be taken 15 minutes before practice by the same person each time, with UIL urging similar vigilance during games. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…
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