The bill amends the Government Code to enhance fire safety inspections at public and private schools, including open-enrollment charter schools. It establishes that the commission may set minimum curriculum requirements for training fire protection personnel, specifically mandating that training includes conducting fire safety inspections at schools. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for fire safety inspections, which must now include an examination of each automated external defibrillator (AED) on campus to ensure they are functional and ready for use.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the person conducting the fire safety inspection, including the requirement to provide a written report of the inspection findings to the appropriate school officials and to document the method and timing of the report delivery. The report must be filed at the respective school campus and organized by the year of the inspection. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 419.029, Government Code 419.909 (Government Code 419)
House Committee Report: Government Code 419.029, Government Code 419.909 (Government Code 419)