Texas HB2980 mandates reporting of controlled substance overdoses on public school campuses to the school district and the Health and Human Services.

Texas HB2980 amends the Education Code to require each public school campus to report any controlled substance overdose as soon as practicable to the school district and the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission. The bill defines "overdose" according to the Health and Safety Code. The commissioner and the executive commissioner must adopt rules to implement this reporting in compliance with federal laws protecting student medical and educational information. The act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2980 mandates reporting of controlled substance overdoses on public school campuses to the school district and the Health and Human Services.

Texas HB2980 amends the Education Code to require each public school campus to report any controlled substance overdose as soon as practicable to the school district and the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission. The bill defines "overdose" according to the Health and Safety Code. The commissioner and the executive commissioner must adopt rules to implement this reporting in compliance with federal laws protecting student medical and educational information. The act will take effect on September 1, 2025.