1. (a) In this section:

   1. (1) "Local education agency" includes a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
   2. (2) "Regional education service center" means a regional education service center established under Chapter 8, Education Code.
2. (b) In accordance with Section 532.0051(a), the commission is the sole state agency responsible for administering the school health and related services program.

3. (c) The commission shall:

   1. (1) oversee the participation of local education agencies as providers in the school health and related services program, including:

      1. (A) the administration of provider training; and
      2. (B) the provision of information and guidance regarding the program to those providers, including guidance on applicable federal and state regulatory requirements; and
   2. (2) collaborate with regional education service centers to provide resources, information, and other appropriate assistance to local education agencies participating or seeking to participate as providers in the school health and related services program.
4. (d) The commission and the Texas Education Agency shall enter into a memorandum of understanding that specifically identifies the responsibilities of each agency with respect to operating the school health and related services program.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 508 (S.B. 1952), Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2025.