Relating to an elective course on firearms safety for public high school students and a virtual course on firearms safety for the public.

HB 4983 would require Texas public high school districts to offer an elective firearms safety course for students, contingent on parental written consent. The State Board of Education must develop curriculum guidelines focusing on accident prevention, student safety, and proper firearm response, aligning with existing hunter education content. Additionally, the State Board must create a free virtual firearms safety course for the public, available on government websites through the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Department of Public Safety. This bill applies starting the 2025-2026 school year.