TX HB227

Bill

Relating to a policy requiring the use of face masks, face shields, or other face coverings and providing notice to a parent or guardian regarding a positive coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test for a person assigned to a student's classroom in public schools.

Introduced
08/25/2021

In Committee
08/27/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
09/06/2021

Introduced Session

87th Legislature 2nd Special Session

Bill Summary

AI Summary

This bill amends the Texas Education Code to allow school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt a policy requiring the use of face masks, face shields, or other face coverings in school buildings, buses, or other congregate educational settings. The bill also requires school districts and charter schools to adopt a policy to notify parents or guardians when a student in their child's classroom tests positive for COVID-19, while protecting the student's medical privacy.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (20)

Rafael Anchía (D)*, Donna Howard (D)*, Alma Allen (D), Rhetta Bowers (D), John Bucy (D), Sheryl Cole (D), Jasmine Crockett (D), Alex Dominguez (D), Art Fierro (D), Vikki Goodwin (D), Ana Hernandez (D), Ann Johnson (D), Victoria Neave (D), Claudia Ordaz Perez (D), Lina Ortega (D), Toni Rose (D), Jon Rosenthal (D), James Talarico (D), Chris Turner (D), Hubert Vo (D),

Last Action

Referred to Public Education (on 08/27/2021)

Official Document

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=872&Bill=HB227

(1 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=872&Bill=HB227
BillText	https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/billtext/html/HB00227I.htm
Bill	https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/billtext/pdf/HB00227I.pdf

Bill > HB227

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Sponsors (20)

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