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 state plan aimed at preventing and treating HPV and its related health issues among students at institutions of higher education. The plan must focus on specific demographic groups that are disproportionately affected by HPV and should be developed with input from various stakeholders, including public advocates and health service providers.

Additionally, the bill requires the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Department to jointly create a program to raise awareness and enhance understanding of HPV among students. This program will involve health education, public awareness campaigns, and community outreach activities, as well as the publication of information on prevention, treatment, and detection of HPV on their respective websites. The plan is to be reviewed and potentially updated every five years, with the bill set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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