The bill, H.B. No. 1787, proposes the establishment of a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Higher Education Plan and Education and Prevention Program in Texas. It amends the Education Code by adding Section 51.9196, which mandates the Department of State Health Services to develop a comprehensive state plan aimed at preventing and treating HPV and its related health issues among students at institutions of higher education. The plan is required to address specific demographic groups that are disproportionately affected by HPV and must be reviewed and potentially updated every five years.

Additionally, the bill requires the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Department to collaborate on a program to increase awareness and understanding of HPV among college students. This program will involve health education, public awareness campaigns, and community outreach activities, as well as the dissemination of information regarding prevention, treatment, and detection of HPV through their respective websites. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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