Relating to the implementation of telehealth services programs at certain public primary and secondary schools and the appointment of a telehealth services program task force to conduct a study and issue a report concerning the implementation of those programs.

HB 2861 requires Texas public school districts without full-time nurses to implement free telehealth services for students and staff starting in the 2029-2030 school year, with parental consent needed for student services. It creates a task force to study implementation challenges and recommend policy changes, reporting to the legislature by September 2026. The task force will evaluate telehealth availability across districts and identify necessary state law adjustments. This bill directly affects school districts serving students in grades PK-12 without dedicated nursing staff. The law expires in 2029, with the task force required to be appointed by December 2025.