H.B. No. 2980 introduces a new requirement for public school campuses in Texas regarding the reporting of controlled substance overdoses. The bill adds Section 38.046 to Subchapter A, Chapter 38 of 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. The bill defines "overdose" by referencing Section 161.045 of 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 necessary for the implementation of this reporting requirement. These rules must ensure compliance with federal laws concerning the confidentiality of student medical and educational information, specifically referencing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 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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