SB 367 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the implementation by public schools of certain communicable disease public health orders issued by a health authority.

This bill requires Texas public school districts to follow health authority orders addressing communicable diseases, including mask mandates for students and staff. It mandates compliance with evidence-based health directives to reduce disease transmission, but allows school boards to choose between conflicting orders from multiple health authorities. The law applies only to public health orders issued on or after September 1, 2025. It directly affects public school districts, students, and staff by establishing a clear framework for implementing disease prevention measures.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 14, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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