Bill > HB2056

This bill introduces new requirements for public school health management and safety funding in Texas, specifically mandating that each school district campus designate a school health officer who can manage health initiatives and administer medication under rules set by the Health and Human Services Commission. The bill expands the existing school safety allotment to include health-related purposes, allowing school districts to use these funds for a broader range of activities including hiring school health officers, providing mental health support, implementing suicide prevention programs, establishing threat reporting systems, and supporting various safety and health initiatives. The school health officer will have the ability to manage health requirements and administer medication in compliance with specific rules, which the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission is required to develop. Additionally, the bill requires school districts to certify that they are using the school health and safety allotment funds only for approved purposes during their safety and security audits. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to enhance both health and safety support within Texas public schools.

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