The bill amends Section 28.004 of the Education Code to enhance the composition and appointment process of a school district's local school health advisory council. It mandates that the board of trustees appoint at least five members, ensuring that a majority are parents of students enrolled in the district who are not district employees. Additionally, it requires that one of these parent members serves as chair or co-chair and introduces a new requirement for at least one member to be a district high school student who has applied for the position. The bill also allows the board to appoint members from various groups, including classroom teachers, school counselors, health care professionals, and representatives from the business community, law enforcement, and other specified organizations.

Furthermore, the bill establishes procedures for notifying district high school students about the opportunity to serve on the council and mandates that applications for the student position be accepted until the position is filled. The changes are set to take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and the bill will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.004 (Education Code 28)