Relating to the inclusion of instruction and information about mental health in the required curriculum for public high school students.

SB 185 requires Texas public high schools to include at least one course covering specific mental health topics in their curriculum, starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The course must teach about depression, anxiety, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and other mental health disorders, while also providing information on coping skills and accessing mental health services. This applies to all public high school students in Texas and can be fulfilled through existing health, physical education, or career and technology courses. The bill mandates these requirements through new rules adopted by the State Board of Education.