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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
05/19/2021
05/19/2021
Crossed Over
05/11/2021
05/11/2021
Passed
05/30/2021
05/30/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/15/2021
06/15/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to civics instruction public school students and instruction policies in public schools.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Education Code to require the State Board of Education to adopt essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum that develop students' civic knowledge, including understanding of the moral, political, and intellectual foundations of American self-government, the history and importance of civic engagement and civil rights movements, and the history of marginalized populations and their civic accomplishments. The bill also places restrictions on how teachers can discuss certain current events and controversial issues, prohibits schools from requiring students to engage in certain political activities, and restricts the teaching of concepts related to race and sex stereotyping or blame.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (36)
Greg Bonnen (R)*,
Brandon Creighton (R)*,
Jeff Leach (R)*,
Will Metcalf (R)*,
Tan Parker (R)*,
Steve Toth (R)*,
Doc Anderson (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Kyle Biedermann (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Donna Campbell (R),
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
Jeff Cason (R),
David Cook (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Jacey Jetton (R),
Phil King (R),
Matt Krause (R),
Brooks Landgraf (R),
Ben Leman (R),
J.M. Lozano (R),
Mayes Middleton (R),
Candy Noble (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
David Spiller (R),
Phil Stephenson (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Ed Thompson (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/21 (on 06/15/2021)
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