H.B. No. 2056 proposes the establishment of a designated school health officer for each campus within a school district, as outlined in the newly added Section 38.047 of the Education Code. This section mandates that the principal of each school campus appoint an employee to serve as the school health officer, who will be responsible for managing health initiatives and ensuring compliance with health requirements. Additionally, the school health officer is authorized to administer medication to students, following rules set by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission, which will include a list of permissible medications.

The bill also amends the existing provisions related to the school health and safety allotment under Section 48.115 of the Education Code. It expands the use of allocated funds to include the provision of school health officers for each district campus, alongside other safety and security measures. The amendments emphasize the importance of improving student health and safety, allowing for a broader range of initiatives funded by the school health and safety allotment. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 48.115, Education Code 37.354 (Education Code 48, Education Code 37)