The bill, H.B. No. 2980, introduces a new requirement for public school campuses in Texas to report incidents of controlled substance overdoses. Specifically, it adds Section 38.046 to Subchapter A of Chapter 38 in the Education Code, which mandates that each school district campus must report any overdose that occurs on its premises to both the school district and the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission as soon as practicable after the incident. The bill defines "overdose" in accordance with existing definitions in the Health and Safety Code.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the commissioner and the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission are responsible for jointly adopting rules to implement this reporting requirement. These rules must ensure compliance with federal laws regarding the confidentiality of student medical and educational information, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as well as any relevant state laws. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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