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HB 528

Relating to requiring public schools to provide to certain parents notice regarding certain incidents and risks related to the parent's child and suicide prevention materials.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Alma Allen and 18 co-sponsors

Texas bill requiring schools to notify parents about student suicide risk behaviors and provide prevention materials aims to enable early family intervention.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 528

Legislative bill overview

HB 528 would require Texas public schools to notify parents when their child is involved in certain incidents or displays behaviors that may indicate suicide risk. The bill also mandates that schools provide parents with suicide prevention materials and resources upon notification.

Why is this important

Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people in Texas and nationally. Early parental notification and access to prevention resources could enable families to intervene quickly and connect their child with mental health support. However, this intersects with school policies, student privacy considerations, and questions about when schools have legal or ethical obligations to inform families versus maintain confidentiality.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and triggers: Defining which specific incidents or behaviors trigger mandatory parental notification—concerns that overly broad language could lead to excessive notifications, or overly narrow language could miss warning signs
  • Student privacy and confidentiality: Balancing parental notification rights against student privacy expectations and potential harm from premature disclosure without proper assessment
  • Implementation burden: Whether schools have adequate mental health professionals to assess incidents, determine legitimacy of concerns, and deliver materials without disrupting educational operations
  • Liability concerns: Whether mandatory notification creates legal liability for schools if they notify or fail to notify, and how this affects school resource allocation

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

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