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Texas House Bill HB3397

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3397

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the administration of medication by open-enrollment charter schools, private schools, and school employees.

Impact

If enacted, HB 3397 could lead to significant changes in how medication is administered in both charter and private schools. Currently, policies and procedures regarding medication administration can vary widely between schools and districts, potentially leading to inconsistencies in student care. This bill would standardize protocols across various types of educational institutions, thus aiming to protect students' health and safety by ensuring proper administration of medications as prescribed.

Summary

House Bill 3397 relates to the administration of medication by open-enrollment charter schools, private schools, and school employees. The bill is introduced with the goal of enhancing the oversight and processes involved in administering medication to students within these educational settings. Proponents of the bill aim to ensure that students who require medication during school hours have access to it safely and effectively, thereby improving the overall health management within schools.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding HB 3397 is the potential burden it may place on school employees, particularly regarding their training and responsibilities. Critics may voice concerns about requiring staff to take on additional duties related to medication management without adequate preparation or resources. Furthermore, there could be debates on how this bill interacts with existing laws and whether it provides adequate protections for staff acting in good faith while administering medication.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 22. School District Employees And Volunteers
    • Section: New Section

Occupations Code

  • Chapter 301. Nurses
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

TX SB920

Identical Relating to the administration of nonprescription medications to certain public and private school students.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4977

Relating to the operation of open-enrollment charter schools, including enrollment procedures and the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

TX HB4058

Relating to the use of opioid antagonists on the campuses of public and private schools and institutions of higher education and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.

TX HB920

Relating to the use of medication designated for treatment of respiratory distress on public and private school campuses.

TX SB472

Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

TX HB3680

Relating to the administration of opioid antagonists by a school nurse or school district administrative personnel at public school campuses.

TX SB294

Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors and medication designated for treatment of respiratory distress on public and private school campuses.

TX HB2203

Relating to the management, operation, and contract authority of open-enrollment charter schools.

TX SB354

Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

TX HB331

Relating to the costs of expansion of open-enrollment charter schools.

TX HB3735

Relating to the administration of opioid antagonists by a school nurse at public school campuses.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.