Loading chat...
TX HB2880
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Senfronia Thompson
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Creates the "Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education (AWARE) Campus" designation for school district campuses that meet specific mental and behavioral health requirements
-
Requires qualifying campuses to employ a school counselor who spends at least 80 percent of work time on comprehensive counseling program duties
-
Mandates formal community partnerships with local mental health authorities and the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium to increase student and family access to care
-
Requires campuses to implement a multitiered support system addressing school climate, social-emotional needs, psychological safety, and mental health, including a multidisciplinary coordination team and referral pathways
-
Campuses must maintain a public website with information on accessing mental health services, referral procedures, and parental rights including consent requirements
-
Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to providing a designation for school district campuses that take certain action to address the mental and behavioral health and well-being of students.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
3/19/2025