Relating to mental health first aid training for certain school district volunteers.

HB 5257 requires Texas school districts to ensure volunteers who regularly interact with students complete mental health first aid training by September 1, 2026. The bill directly affects school district volunteers, mandating they take evidence-based training to recognize and support students with mental health or substance use issues. It establishes state funding to cover district costs for training, travel, and time spent, while allowing districts to exempt volunteers who already completed training under existing Health and Safety Code provisions. The law also expands free training access through local mental health authorities to include school volunteers, as specified in Section 1001.203 of the Health and Safety Code.