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TX SB185
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jose Menendez
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules mandating that all public high school students complete at least one course covering mental health topics
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Required instruction must address depression, anxiety, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and other mental health disorders
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Course must also include information about cultivating coping skills and how to seek available mental health services
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Mental health content may be incorporated into existing health, physical education, or career and technology education courses
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Takes effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise
Legislative Description
Relating to the inclusion of instruction and information about mental health in the required curriculum for public high school students.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Education K-16
2/3/2025