SB 775

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
(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
(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
(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
(4)  best practices regarding methods to advocate for
(5)  basic treatment options for endometriosis and
menstrual disorders and recommendations for follow-up care from a
(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
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.