Texas HB856 mandates policies for maintaining, administering, and disposing of respiratory distress medication in schools.

HB856 requires Texas school districts, charter schools, and private schools to adopt policies for managing medication for respiratory distress. These policies must ensure medication availability, proper administration, emergency procedures, and sanitization. Schools must also notify parents about these policies. The Health and Human Services Commission will set rules for medication quantities and training requirements. The act takes effect September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote for immediate effect.

Texas HB856 mandates policies for maintaining, administering, and disposing of respiratory distress medication in schools.

HB856 requires Texas school districts, charter schools, and private schools to adopt policies for managing medication for respiratory distress. These policies must ensure medication availability, proper administration, emergency procedures, and sanitization. Schools must also notify parents about these policies. The Health and Human Services Commission will set rules for medication quantities and training requirements. The act takes effect September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote for immediate effect.