Relating to participation in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.

HB 4445 modifies Texas law governing school districts' participation in the Uniform Group Coverage Program for active school employees. It requires school districts (the "entities" affected) to provide written notice to the program trustee by December 31 of the year before a new plan year begins, and prohibits discontinuing participation until five years after joining the program. The bill repeals an existing section of the Insurance Code and takes effect September 1, 2025. This bill directly impacts school districts managing health coverage for their active employees under this state program.