![]() ![]() HB 2093 expands the definition of “non-physician mental health professional” to include a physician assistant who has expertise in psychiatry or is currently working in a mental health facility. SB 2050 amends current law to require districts to develop a policy that prevents and mediates bullying incidents and requires annual reporting of bullying incidents, and those that included cyberbullying. SB 279 requires suicide prevention contact information to be added to student identification cards in grades 7-12, as well as community colleges and public universities. SB 179 amends current law to require that school counselors spend at least 80 percent of their time performing counseling duties, defined as under the Texas Comprehensive School Counseling Program. SB 168 requires school districts to adopt trauma-informed methods and policies to support the mental health of students when conducting active shooter drills on school campuses. The competencies include self-management skills, interpersonal skills, social awareness, responsible decision-making skills, and self-awareness. SB 123 integrates social emotional learning skills into current law relating to instruction in positive character traits and personal skills in kindergarten through 12 th grade. HB 1525 (incorporated from HB 332 and SB 2004) allows school districts to use compensatory education allotment on programs for at-risk students that are intended to build student skills related to managing emotions, positive relationships, and decision-making. HB 159 updates the requirements of educator preparation programs to integrate instruction on topics related to special education, including requirements related to mental health, substance use, youth suicide.
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