Texas HB1202 mandates in-person training for public school teachers on multihazard emergency operations before they begin teaching.

Texas HB1202 amends the Education Code to require school districts to provide in-person training on multihazard emergency operations to all district teachers, including substitutes and guest teachers, before they start teaching. This training must be completed before the 2025-2026 school year. The bill can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1202 mandates in-person training for public school teachers on multihazard emergency operations before they begin teaching.

Texas HB1202 amends the Education Code to require school districts to provide in-person training on multihazard emergency operations to all district teachers, including substitutes and guest teachers, before they start teaching. This training must be completed before the 2025-2026 school year. The bill can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it will become effective on September 1, 2025.