House Bill No. 2861 aims to implement telehealth services programs in public primary and secondary schools that do not employ a full-time school nurse, starting in the 2029-2030 school year. The bill introduces new sections to the Education Code, specifically Sections 38.0341 and 38.0342. Section 38.0341 defines telehealth services and mandates that participating school districts provide these services at no cost to students and employees, requiring written consent from a student's parent or guardian for service provision.

Additionally, the bill establishes a telehealth services program task force, as outlined in Section 38.0342, which will be appointed by the commissioner of education in consultation with the State Board of Education. This task force is responsible for studying the implementation of telehealth services in applicable school districts, evaluating service availability, and identifying necessary changes to state law or policy. A report detailing the findings and recommendations must be submitted to state leadership by September 1, 2026. The task force's provisions will expire on September 1, 2029.

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