Texas HB4871 mandates grief instruction in public schools for students in grades 8 through 12.

HB4871 requires the State Board of Education to mandate grief instruction for students in grades 8 through 12. This instruction must cover support resources, mental health crisis support, and individual and group therapy. The State Board of Education will also adopt essential knowledge and skills for this instruction, including symptoms of grief, coping mechanisms, and available resources. The bill applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB4871 mandates grief instruction in public schools for students in grades 8 through 12.

HB4871 requires the State Board of Education to mandate grief instruction for students in grades 8 through 12. This instruction must cover support resources, mental health crisis support, and individual and group therapy. The State Board of Education will also adopt essential knowledge and skills for this instruction, including symptoms of grief, coping mechanisms, and available resources. The bill applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.