New UIL heat safety rules now in effect across Texas

Student athletes and marching band members across Texas may see shorter, delayed or even canceled outdoor practices this school year under new heat safety rules now required by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). The updated protocols are designed to better protect students from heat-related illnesses as extreme temperatures continue across the state. Rather than relying only on the heat index, schools are now required to use the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) to assess outdoor ...