The bill, H.B. No. 678, aims to enhance student safety by mandating that public institutions of higher education include the National Sexual Assault Hotline on student identification cards. The existing law is amended to reflect this addition, with the heading of Section 51.91941 changing to include "AND SEXUAL ASSAULT." Furthermore, the specific requirements for what must be printed on student ID cards are updated to include the National Sexual Assault Hotline alongside the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Crisis Text Line.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous requirement that only included the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Crisis Text Line, thereby broadening the scope of support resources available to students. The updated provisions will apply only to student identification cards issued on or after the effective date of the Act, which will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 51.91941 (Education Code 51)
House Committee Report: Education Code 51.91941 (Education Code 51)
Engrossed: Education Code 51.91941 (Education Code 51)