Relating to statewide standing orders prescribing epinephrine auto-injectors, medication for respiratory distress, and opioid antagonists to public and private schools.

HB 3020 requires Texas schools to have statewide standing orders for three emergency medications: epinephrine auto-injectors (for severe allergic reactions), respiratory distress medication, and opioid antagonists (to reverse overdoses). The bill directs the Texas Department of State Health Services to issue these pre-approved protocols to all public school districts, charter schools, and private schools, eliminating the need for individual doctor-patient relationships. Schools can administer these medications immediately during emergencies without prior medical authorization for the specific student. This policy directly affects all Texas schools by standardizing access to life-saving treatments during health crises.