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TX HB2980
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Talarico
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AI Summary
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Requires each public school district campus to report any controlled substance overdose occurring on campus to both the school district and the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission as soon as practicable
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Uses the definition of "overdose" as established in Section 161.045 of the Health and Safety Code
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Mandates that the Commissioner of Education and the executive commissioner of Health and Human Services Commission jointly adopt rules for implementation
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Rules must ensure compliance with federal student privacy laws including HIPAA and FERPA, as well as state privacy laws regarding student information
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Effective date is September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the reporting of a controlled substance overdose occurring on the campus of a public school.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
3/20/2025