HB 2056 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the designation of a public school health officer and the school health and safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.

HB 2056 requires every public school campus in Texas to designate a "school health officer" to manage health initiatives and administer student medication under new state rules. The bill also creates a dedicated school health and safety funding allotment under the Foundation School Program, mandating that these funds be used for specific security measures. Key provisions include upgrading physical infrastructure (like door locks and non-razor-wire fencing), purchasing security cameras and emergency alert systems, and funding active shooter training. These changes directly affect public school campuses, district staff, and students by standardizing health oversight and directing resources toward defined safety improvements.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Donna Howard
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