Healthy and Safe School Environment of the Coordinated School Health Model
The physical and aesthetic surroundings and the psychosocial climate and culture of the school are critical factors that influence the health of students. Factors that influence the physical environment include the school building and the area surrounding it, any biological or chemical agents that are detrimental to health, and physical conditions such as temperature, noise, and lighting.听 The psychological environment includes the physical, emotional, and social conditions that affect the well-being of students and staff.
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Bleeding Control Training
The Texas Education Code (TEC), 搂38.030, as added by , 86th Texas Legislature, requires the 澳门最快开奖直播 (澳门最快开奖直播) to approve training for the use of a bleeding control station in the event of an injury to another person.
The following list of bleeding control training programs meet all requirements outlined in statute:
American College of Surgeons
Stop the Bleed
stopthebleed@facs.org
(312) 202-5790
Cost: Free听
Con10gency Consulting
Bleeding Control Basics
info@con10gency.com
1(855) 590-4065
Cost: From $0-$500
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas-Department of Emergency Medicine
Campus Emergency Preparedness and Survival Training (EPAST)
Jamie.Royster@UTSouthwestern.edu
(214) 648-5347
Cost: Contact for quote
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (WCEMS)
WCEMS Hemorrhage Control
Cost: Free
Additionally, TEC, 搂38.030, requires each school district and open-enrollment charter school to develop a protocol for school employees to follow in the event of a traumatic injury. This protocol must require that the following personnel complete the state-approved training in the use of a bleeding control station: each school district peace officer commissioned under TEC, 搂37.081; each school security personnel employed under TEC, 搂37.081, who provides security services at a campus; each school resource officer who provides law enforcement at a campus; and all other district or school personnel who may reasonably be expected to use a bleeding control station.
The traumatic injury response protocol must also require each school district and open-enrollment charter school to annually offer instruction on the use of a bleeding control station to students enrolled at the campus in Grade 7 or higher. The instruction must be provided by a school resource officer or other appropriate district or school personnel who has received the state-approved training.
Seizure Management and Treatment Form
Senate Bill (SB) 1506, 88th Texas Legislature, 2023, amended Texas Education Code (TEC) 搂38.032 requiring 澳门最快开奖直播 to adopt and post a form on the agency鈥檚 website to be used in submitting a seizure management and treatment plan to a student鈥檚 school that includes a specific list of information and the signatures of the student鈥檚 parent or guardian and the physician responsible for the seizure treatment. 听听
This change in law only applies to a seizure management and treatment plan submitted to a school district or open-enrollment charter school on or after January 1, 2024.
- 澳门最快开奖直播 Seizure Management Treatment Form (Spanish) (PDF)
- 澳门最快开奖直播 Seizure Management Treatment Form (PDF) (updated February 1, 2024)
Seizure Recognition and Related First Aid Programs
The Texas Education Code (TEC), 搂38.033, as added by House Bill (HB) 684, 86th Texas Legislature, permits the 澳门最快开奖直播 (澳门最快开奖直播) to approve an online course of instruction for seizure recognition and related first aid provided by a nonprofit national foundation that supports the welfare of individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders. School nurses employed by a school district and school district employees whose duties include regular contact with students are required to complete the online course of instruction.
The following list of online courses meet all requirements outlined in statute:
Cost: Free
Cost: Free
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In an effort to assist educators, parents, students and administrators for effectively responding to acts of bullying and cyberbullying, the agency has developed a new website with a focus on preparedness and response.听 This website provides definitions, statutory references and requirements, guidance documents, presentations and other resources and materials related to bullying and cyberbullying.
Law Related to Health and Safety听
The following links direct you to the law for each specific item:
- 听Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation And Automated External Defibrillator Instruction (Outside Source)
- 听Instruction Related To Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation And Use Of Automated External Defibrillator (Outside Source)
- 听Certification In Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation And First Aid (Outside Source)
- 听Football Helmet Safety Requirements (Outside Source)
- 听Safety Training Required (Outside Source)
- 听Certain Safety Precautions Required (Outside Source)
- 听School Bus Emergency Evacuation Training (Outside Source)
- 听Discipline Management Programs;听Sexual Harassment Policies (Outside Source)
- 听Dating Violence Policies (Outside Source)
- 听Bullying Prevention Policies And Procedures (Outside Source)
- 听Multihazard Emergency Operations Plan; Safety And Security Audit (Outside Source)
- 听School Safety Certification Program (Outside Source)
- 听School Safety Task Force (Outside Source)
- 听School Safety And Security Committee (Outside Source)
- 听Information Regarding Gang-Free Zones (Outside Source)
- 听Community Education Relating To Internet Safety (Outside Source)
- 听Programs On Dangers Of Students Sharing Visual Material Depicting Minor Engaged In Sexual Conduct (Outside Source)
- 听Policies Addressing Sexual Abuse And Other Maltreatment Of Children (Outside Source)
- 听Availability Of Automated External Defibrillator (Outside Source)
- 听Procedures Regarding Response To Cardiac Arrest (Outside Source)
- 听School Visitors (Outside Source)
- 听List Of Resources Concerning Internet Safety (Outside Source)
- 听Insurance Against Student Injuries (Outside Source)
- 听Oversight Of Concussions By School Districts And Charter Schools; Return-To-Play Protocol Development By Concussion Oversight Team (Outside Source)
- 听Concussion Oversight Team: Membership (Outside Source)
- 听Required Annual Form Acknowledging Concussion Information (Outside Source)
- 听Removal From Play In Practice Or Competition Following Concussion (Outside Source)
- 听Return To Play In Practice Or Competition (Outside Source)
- 听Training Courses (Outside Source)
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The Sports Link to Prevention of Drug Use听
This information is provided to support administrators, coaches, teachers, parents, and students who wish to prevent students from illegal drug use. Student athletes who participate in the University Interscholastic League events each year can find information here that should strengthen their resolve to avoid use of anabolic steroids and other illegal drugs. Provided below are links to information that students need to make the right decisions for healthy, productive athletic careers.
Get the Facts
For every dollar spent in preventing students from using drugs, society saves ten dollars in paying for the consequences.
Negative effects on students using anabolic steroids include:
- Weakening the body鈥檚 immune system;
- Thinning of scalp hair and growth of facial hair in females
- Impairing learning
- Increased aggression, mood swings, and depression
- Increased memory loss
- Decreased testosterone and sperm-count level
Law Related to Steroids听
The following links provide additional information about steroids:
- 听Prevention of Illegal Steroid Use; Random Testing (outside source)
- 听Posting of Steroid Law Notice (outside source)
- 听Information about Steroids (outside source)
- 听Dietary Supplements (outside source)
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