89R2292 ANG-D     By: Eckhardt S.B. No. 775       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to endometriosis and menstrual disorders education and   informational materials for public school students.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subchapter A, Chapter 28, Education Code, is   amended by adding Section 28.0044 to read as follows:          Sec. 28.0044.  ENDOMETRIOSIS AND MENSTRUAL DISORDERS   EDUCATION AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS. (a) In this section,   "age-appropriate" means suitable to particular ages or age groups   of children or adolescents, based on developing cognitive,   emotional, and behavioral capacity typical for the age or age   group.          (b)  A school district may provide to students education and   informational materials regarding endometriosis and menstrual   disorders at grade levels and in courses considered appropriate by   the district.          (c)  The State Board of Education by rule shall adopt a list   of age-appropriate informational materials regarding endometriosis   and menstrual disorders and symptoms of endometriosis and menstrual   disorders. The materials must include information on:                (1)  the timing, signs, and symptoms of endometriosis   and menstrual disorders;                (2)  the importance of menstrual health and the impact   of menstrual health on a person's physical and emotional   well-being, social interactions, and academic performance;                (3)  basic statistics on endometriosis and menstrual   disorders;                (4)  best practices regarding methods to advocate for   one's own health care; and                (5)  basic treatment options for endometriosis and   menstrual disorders and recommendations for follow-up care from a   health care provider.          (d)  The State Board of Education shall make available to a   school district on request any informational materials included on   the list adopted under Subsection (c).          SECTION 2.  This Act applies beginning with the 2025-2026   school year.          SECTION 3.  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, 2025.