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SB 282

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 Borris Miles

Texas schools must notify parents if no nurse staffs the campus during all instructional hours, raising awareness of healthcare coverage gaps without mandating solutions.

Referred to Education K-16
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Bill Summary · SB 282

Legislative bill overview

SB 282 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 without specifying penalties or enforcement mechanisms for non-compliance.

Why is this important

School nurses provide critical health services including medication administration, emergency response, and care for students with chronic conditions. Many Texas schools—particularly in rural and under-resourced districts—operate without full-time nursing coverage, creating potential gaps in student health and safety that parents may not be aware of.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools without nurses would need to hire additional staff or restructure existing positions, creating budget pressures for districts already facing financial constraints
  • Charter school burden: The inclusion of charter schools extends requirements to non-traditional public entities with varying funding models and operational flexibility
  • Notification vs. solutions: The bill mandates disclosure but doesn't address the underlying shortage of school nurses, potentially creating parental concern without providing remedy
  • Definition ambiguity: "All instructional hours" could be interpreted differently (does it include before/after school programs, virtual instruction periods, or hybrid schedules?)

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

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