Texas HB4685 mandates fire safety inspections at public and private schools, including charter schools, to ensure automated external defibrillators.

HB4685 requires fire safety inspections at public and private schools, including open-enrollment charter schools, to check the functionality of automated external defibrillators and the expiration status of vaccines and medications. Inspectors must report their findings, including how and when school administrators were notified. The bill also mandates that fire protection personnel receive training on conducting these inspections. Effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4685 mandates fire safety inspections at public and private schools, including charter schools, to ensure automated external defibrillators.

HB4685 requires fire safety inspections at public and private schools, including open-enrollment charter schools, to check the functionality of automated external defibrillators and the expiration status of vaccines and medications. Inspectors must report their findings, including how and when school administrators were notified. The bill also mandates that fire protection personnel receive training on conducting these inspections. Effective September 1, 2025.