SRC-AMY S.B. 741 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 741
By: Van de Putte
Education
6-3-2003
Enrolled

DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, Texas law requires head coaches and chief sponsors for
extracurricular activities to present current certification in first aid
and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).  Marching band directors are not
included because band is considered a co-curricular fine arts subject.
However, marching band requires prolonged vigorous activity, controlled
breathing techniques, and, for many, supporting heavy instruments.  Health
awareness is a major concern, especially in the heightened Texas
temperatures during the first few months of the school year.  S.B. 741
requires head directors of school marching bands to be certified in first
aid and CPR. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 33.086(a), Education Code, to require the head
director of a school marching band to maintain and submit to the district
proof of current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart
Association, or another organization that provides equivalent training and
certification. 

SECTION 2.  Provides that this Act applies beginning with the 2003-2004
school year. 

SECTION 3.  Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003.