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HB 2049TEXASSession 89RState Billdead
Did Not Advance

Texas requires public schools to distribute Type 1 diabetes information annually to students and parents

Original title: Relating to the dissemination of Type 1 diabetes information by public schools.

Last action · March 14, 2025: Referred to Public EducationSponsor: Janie Lopez

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What This Bill Proposed

Public s in Texas must annually provide information to students and parents under procedures established by the Department of State Health Services, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.

Background
  • State legislatures frequently introduce bills requiring public schools to distribute health and medical condition information to parents and students. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

school districts

School districts must follow prescribed procedures to annually disseminate Type 1 diabetes information to students and parents.

Directly affected

district students and parents

Directly affected

Department of State Health Services

The department must prescribe procedures, form, and content for the diabetes information and evaluate alternative distribution requests from school districts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What information must be provided to students and parents?
The information must cover symptoms, how the disease is diagnosed, potential consequences if left untreated, risk factors, warning signs, screening processes, early detection methods, treatment availability and effectiveness, and treatment risks and side effects.
Can school districts use a different method to share the information?
Yes, a may use an alternative method if it obtains the written consent of the Department of State Health Services.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Mar 14, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Public Education
  2. Mar 14, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Read first time
  3. Jan 23, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Sponsors

Janie LopezHouse · District 37RepublicanAuthor

Connected Entities

Lopez of Cameron, Department of State Health Services, Education Code
PersonLopez of Cameron“Bill author.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of State Health Services“Prescribes procedures, form, and content for Type 1 diabetes information dissemi”Map →
otherEducation Code“Amended to add Section 38.0026 relating to Type 1 diabetes information.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

capitol.texas.gov

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