Texas HB5257 mandates mental health first aid training for specific school district volunteers.

HB5257 requires Texas school districts to mandate mental health first aid training for certain employees and volunteers who interact with students. This includes school district employees, school resource officers, employees of higher education institutions, open-enrollment charter schools, private schools, child-care facilities, youth, first responders, military service members, veterans, judges, attorneys, and contractors. The training aims to help participants recognize and support children and youth experiencing mental health or substance use issues.

Texas HB5257 mandates mental health first aid training for specific school district volunteers.

HB5257 requires Texas school districts to mandate mental health first aid training for certain employees and volunteers who interact with students. This includes school district employees, school resource officers, employees of higher education institutions, open-enrollment charter schools, private schools, child-care facilities, youth, first responders, military service members, veterans, judges, attorneys, and contractors. The training aims to help participants recognize and support children and youth experiencing mental health or substance use issues.