Texas SB1543 mandates safety training for public school extracurricular activities, including emergency action planning and recognizing catastrophic.

Texas SB1543 amends the Education Code to enhance safety training for public school extracurricular activities. The safety training program must include certification by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or a similar organization. It also requires training in emergency action planning, communicating with 9-1-1 emergency service operators, and recognizing symptoms of potentially catastrophic injuries. The training must culminate in a safety drill simulating various injuries. This Act applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas SB1543 mandates safety training for public school extracurricular activities, including emergency action planning and recognizing catastrophic.

Texas SB1543 amends the Education Code to enhance safety training for public school extracurricular activities. The safety training program must include certification by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or a similar organization. It also requires training in emergency action planning, communicating with 9-1-1 emergency service operators, and recognizing symptoms of potentially catastrophic injuries. The training must culminate in a safety drill simulating various injuries. This Act applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.