Texas HB4684 mandates CPR and AED training for specific school personnel starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB4684 requires school nurses, athletic coaches, physical education instructors, band directors, cheerleading coaches, and other specified school employees to participate in CPR and AED training. These individuals must maintain certification from recognized associations. Private and charter schools must provide similar training to their employees and volunteers, with policies complying with state requirements. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds majority, in which case it would be immediate.

Texas HB4684 mandates CPR and AED training for specific school personnel starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB4684 requires school nurses, athletic coaches, physical education instructors, band directors, cheerleading coaches, and other specified school employees to participate in CPR and AED training. These individuals must maintain certification from recognized associations. Private and charter schools must provide similar training to their employees and volunteers, with policies complying with state requirements. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds majority, in which case it would be immediate.