Texas HB4833 mandates drug prevention and intervention programs in schools to address e-cigarette, tobacco, and marijuana use among students.

HB4833 requires Texas school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to implement intervention programs for students engaging in e-cigarette, tobacco, and marijuana use. These programs must provide age-appropriate, evidence-based drug education and counseling, offer alternative disciplinary actions, and establish guidelines for identifying students needing additional support. The bill also mandates annual instruction on substance abuse for students in grades 6 through 12, including information on support systems and services.

Texas HB4833 mandates drug prevention and intervention programs in schools to address e-cigarette, tobacco, and marijuana use among students.

HB4833 requires Texas school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to implement intervention programs for students engaging in e-cigarette, tobacco, and marijuana use. These programs must provide age-appropriate, evidence-based drug education and counseling, offer alternative disciplinary actions, and establish guidelines for identifying students needing additional support. The bill also mandates annual instruction on substance abuse for students in grades 6 through 12, including information on support systems and services.