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TX SB2398
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Campbell
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AI Summary
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Requires the Texas Education Agency to develop a list of nonmedical academic accommodations school districts may offer to students diagnosed with concussions or other brain injuries, along with a standardized form to be posted on the agency website
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Mandates school districts that provide accommodations make the form available to employees, students, and parents/guardians as soon as practicable after receiving notice of a diagnosis or upon request
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Requires school districts to adopt concussion response policies for students who sustain suspected concussions during school activities other than interscholastic athletics (which are covered under separate existing law)
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Concussion response policies must include immediate removal from activities if a concussion is suspected, notification to parents/guardians, and return-to-activity requirements matching existing standards for student athletes
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Takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year; passed the Senate 31-0 on May 1, 2025, and the House 135-6 on May 28, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to certain policies and procedures related to concussions or other brain injuries sustained by public school students.
Education
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025