S.B. No. 1395 amends the Education Code to modify the membership structure and appointment process for local school health advisory councils in Texas school districts. The bill stipulates that each member of the council must be appointed by an individual trustee of the board of trustees, with each trustee required to appoint an equal number of members. However, the board may also appoint certain members by a majority vote instead of through individual trustees. Additionally, members will serve one-year terms, with the possibility of reappointment. The bill emphasizes that a majority of voting members must be parents of students enrolled in the district who are not employed by the district and do not have immediate family members employed by the district.

The bill further outlines the composition of the council, allowing for the appointment of voting members from various community groups, such as health care professionals, law enforcement, and nonprofit organizations, provided they meet the employment criteria. It also allows for the appointment of nonvoting advisory members, including district employees and students. The council is required to meet at least four times a year, with specific protocols for posting meeting notices and maintaining records. The provisions of this act will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and it will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.004 (Education Code 28)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 28.004 (Education Code 28)
Engrossed: Education Code 28.004 (Education Code 28)