82R1724 EAH-D
By: Eissler H.B. No. 3043
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to an alcohol awareness component of the science
curriculum used in public schools.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 28.002(r), Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(r) In adopting the essential knowledge and skills for the
science [health] curriculum under Subsection (a)(1)(C)
[(a)(2)(B)], the State Board of Education shall adopt essential
knowledge and skills that address the dangers, causes,
consequences, signs, symptoms, and treatment of binge drinking and
alcohol poisoning. The agency shall compile a list of
evidence-based alcohol awareness programs from which a school
district shall choose a program to use in the district's middle
school, junior high school, and high school science [health]
curriculum. In this subsection, "evidence-based alcohol awareness
program" means a program, practice, or strategy that has been
proven to effectively prevent or delay alcohol use among students,
as determined by evaluations that use valid and reliable measures
and that are published in peer-reviewed journals.
SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2011-2012
school year.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2011.