Honorable Jimmie Don Aycock, Chair, House Committee on Public Education
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB968 by West (Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the State Board of Education (SBOE) to adopt essential knowledge and skills that address the dangers, causes, consequences, signs, symptoms, and treatment of nonmedical prescription drug use. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) would be required to compile a list of evidence-based prescription drug misuse awareness programs for a district to choose from for its middle school, junior high school, and high school health curriculums.
Based on the analysis of the Texas Education Agency, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
Districts may incur a cost to purchase one of the programs compiled by the TEA. Costs to districts would not be known until the TEA compiles a list of approved programs.