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Introduced
In Committee
05/03/2021
05/03/2021
Crossed Over
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
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' understanding of the moral, political, and intellectual foundations of American self-government, the history and features of civic engagement, and key founding documents. It also prohibits teachers from being compelled to discuss current events or controversial issues, requires any such discussions to present diverse perspectives, and bans schools from requiring students to engage in certain political or advocacy activities or from promoting certain concepts related to race and sex stereotyping.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Brandon Creighton (R)*,
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Donna Campbell (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Charles Schwertner (R),
Drew Springer (R),
Last Action
Referred to Public Education (on 05/03/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=SB2202 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB02202E.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB02202E.pdf |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB02202S.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB02202S.pdf |
| Analysis (Senate Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/SB02202S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Senate Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/SB02202S.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/SB02202I.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/SB02202I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB02202I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB02202I.pdf |
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