HB 554 — The provision of mental health resources to the parent o

90R3229 KRM-D By: Lalani H.B. No. 554 relating to the provision of mental health resources to the parent of a student enrolled in a public school.

SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 38, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 38.2535 to read as follows: Sec. 38.2535. PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES. (a) At the beginning of each school year, each school district shall provide to the parent of each student enrolled in the district a physical copy of written information on mental health resources available to the student. (b) The information provided under Subsection (a) must include information regarding: (1) mental health counseling services; (2) suicide prevention or crisis hotlines; (3) resources for families to support their children's mental health; and (4) relevant resources included on the list developed under Section 38.253. (c) A school district may satisfy the requirement under this section by providing a physical copy of written information on mental health resources compiled by the agency or the Health and Human Services Commission.

SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2027-2028 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, 2027.