H.B. No. 3029 aims to enhance the administration of nonprescription medications to students in public and private schools by allowing employees of school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and private schools to administer these medications without requiring further authorization from a healthcare provider, provided that certain conditions are met. The bill amends Section 22.052 of the Education Code to include provisions for the administration of nonprescription medications, stipulating that a written request from a parent or guardian is necessary, and that the medication must be unexpired and properly labeled. Additionally, it grants immunity from civil liability to school employees who administer medications under these guidelines.

The bill also modifies the definition of "professional nursing" in the Occupations Code to explicitly include the administration of nonprescription medications to students in accordance with the new provisions of Section 22.052. This change clarifies the scope of practice for nurses in the school setting. The act is set to take effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect possible if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 22.052, Occupations Code 301.002 (Occupations Code 301, Education Code 22)