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 teachers, counselors, health care professionals, and community representatives.

Furthermore, the bill establishes procedures for notifying high school students about the opportunity to serve on the council and requires the board to accept applications for the student position until it is filled. The provisions of this act will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and it 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)