Senate Bill No. 2220, introduced by Zaffirini, aims to enhance regulations regarding the possession, use, or delivery of e-cigarettes by students on or near public school property and during school events. The bill amends the Education Code, specifically Section 37.001, to require that student codes of conduct include provisions for preventing and intervening in the possession, use, sale, giving, or delivery of e-cigarettes. Additionally, it modifies Section 37.006 to include e-cigarettes in the list of offenses that can lead to a student's removal from class and placement in a disciplinary alternative education program. The bill also introduces a new subsection in Section 38.006, allowing school administrators and officers to confiscate e-cigarettes and notify local law enforcement if a student is found in possession of one.

The bill is set to take effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect possible if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature. The proposed changes reflect a growing concern over the use of e-cigarettes among students and aim to provide schools with clearer guidelines for addressing this issue.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 37.001, Education Code 37.105, Education Code 38.006 (Education Code 38, Education Code 37)