The bill, S.B. No. 1177, amends the Government Code to enhance fire safety inspections at public and private schools, including open-enrollment charter schools. It establishes that the commission may set minimum curriculum requirements for training fire protection personnel, specifically mandating that training includes conducting fire safety inspections at schools. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for fire safety inspections, which must now include examinations of each automated external defibrillator (AED) on campus to ensure functionality and the status of its components, as well as checks on the expiration of vaccines and over-the-counter medications present at the school.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that inspectors must document their findings regarding the AEDs and medications in a written report, which must also detail how and when the school's administrators were informed of the inspection results. This legislation aims to improve safety measures in educational environments by ensuring that critical emergency equipment and health supplies are properly maintained and monitored. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 419.029, Government Code 419.909 (Government Code 419)