S.B. No. 489
 
 
 
 
AN ACT
  relating to recommendations regarding instruction in public
  schools to prevent the use of e-cigarettes.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 28.004(c), Education Code, is amended to
  read as follows:
         (c)  The local school health advisory council's duties
  include recommending:
               (1)  the number of hours of instruction to be provided
  in health education;
               (2)  policies, procedures, strategies, and curriculum
  appropriate for specific grade levels designed to prevent obesity,
  cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and mental health concerns
  through coordination of:
                     (A)  health education;
                     (B)  physical education and physical activity;
                     (C)  nutrition services;
                     (D)  parental involvement;
                     (E)  instruction to prevent the use of
  e-cigarettes, as defined by Section 161.081, Health and Safety
  Code, and tobacco;
                     (F)  school health services;
                     (G)  counseling and guidance services;
                     (H)  a safe and healthy school environment; and
                     (I)  school employee wellness;
               (3)  appropriate grade levels and methods of
  instruction for human sexuality instruction;
               (4)  strategies for integrating the curriculum
  components specified by Subdivision (2) with the following elements
  in a coordinated school health program for the district:
                     (A)  school health services;
                     (B)  counseling and guidance services;
                     (C)  a safe and healthy school environment; and
                     (D)  school employee wellness; and
               (5)  if feasible, joint use agreements or strategies
  for collaboration between the school district and community
  organizations or agencies.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
  a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
  provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
  Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
  Act takes effect September 1, 2017.
 
 
 
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 489 passed the Senate on
  April 18, 2017, by the following vote:  Yeas 26, Nays 5.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate    
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 489 passed the House on
  May 19, 2017, by the following vote:  Yeas 112, Nays 25, one
  present not voting.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
 
  Approved:
 
  ______________________________ 
              Date
 
 
  ______________________________ 
            Governor