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HB 692

Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Jo Jones and 1 co-sponsor

Requires Texas schools to notify parents if no nurse is present during all instructional hours, ensuring transparency about health staffing gaps without mandating nurse hiring.

Referred to Public Education
#education--primary&secondary--otherschoolpersonnel(i0246) #minors--health&safety(i0533) #nurses&nurseaides(s2704) #parentalnotification(s0319)
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Bill Summary · HB 692

Legislative bill overview

HB 692 requires Texas public schools and open-enrollment charter schools to notify parents if the school does not have a nurse present during all instructional hours. The bill establishes a notification mandate but does not appear to require schools to actually hire nurses or guarantee nurse coverage.

Why is this important

School nurses provide critical health services including emergency care, medication management, and treatment of acute illnesses during the school day. Many Texas schools, particularly in rural or under-resourced areas, lack full-time nurse coverage, creating potential health and safety gaps for students. This bill aims to ensure parents are informed about staffing gaps that could affect their child's access to health services.

Potential points of contention

  • Notification vs. Mandate: The bill only requires notification, not actual nurse staffing, which some may view as insufficient to address underlying health coverage problems
  • Implementation Burden: Schools must develop notification processes and potentially issue repeated notices, creating administrative work without addressing resource constraints
  • Funding Questions: No fiscal note provided; unclear whether notification requirements carry implementation costs or if companion legislation addresses actual nurse hiring/funding
  • Charter School Consistency: Applies to both traditional public and charter schools, but charters may have different operational flexibility and financial constraints

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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