Texas HB850 mandates public and certain private schools to have automatic external defibrillators and cardiac emergency response plans.

HB850 requires Texas school districts to ensure each campus has accessible automatic external defibrillators for emergency cardiac care. Schools must implement cardiac emergency response plans, including training staff and integrating with local emergency services. The commissioner will offer grants, prioritizing schools with at least 50% educationally disadvantaged students. The act takes effect September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote in the legislature for immediate effect.

Texas HB850 mandates public and certain private schools to have automatic external defibrillators and cardiac emergency response plans.

HB850 requires Texas school districts to ensure each campus has accessible automatic external defibrillators for emergency cardiac care. Schools must implement cardiac emergency response plans, including training staff and integrating with local emergency services. The commissioner will offer grants, prioritizing schools with at least 50% educationally disadvantaged students. The act takes effect September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote in the legislature for immediate effect.