Bill

HB 961

86(R) - 2019
House Public Education
Senate Education
House Public Education
Senate Education

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Donna Howard

Sponsor(s)

Kirk Watson

Bill Caption

Relating to the membership and training course requirements of a public school concussion oversight team and the removal of a public school student from an interscholastic athletic activity on the basis of a suspected concussion.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 961 would authorize a school district or open-enrollment charter school to allow a school nurse onto their concussion oversight team provided the nurse completes the required training course.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 961 because it does not promote or violate any of our principles.