S.B. No. 1177 amends the Government Code to enhance fire safety inspections at public and private schools, including open-enrollment charter schools. The bill mandates that the commission establish minimum curriculum requirements for training fire protection personnel, specifically including training on conducting fire safety inspections at schools. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for fire safety inspections, which must now include an examination of each automated external defibrillator (AED) on the school campus to ensure they are functional and ready for use.

The bill also outlines the responsibilities of individuals conducting these inspections. They must provide a written report of the inspection findings to the appropriate school officials, such as the principal and superintendent for public schools or the director for private schools. Furthermore, the report must detail the method, time, and date of its delivery. The reports are required to be filed at the respective school campus and organized by the year of the inspection. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 419.029, Government Code 419.909 (Government Code 419)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 419.029, Government Code 419.909 (Government Code 419)
Engrossed: Government Code 419.029, Government Code 419.909 (Government Code 419)
House Committee Report: Government Code 419.029, Government Code 419.909 (Government Code 419)
Enrolled: Government Code 419.029, Government Code 419.909 (Government Code 419)