Bill > SB9

This bill amends the Texas Education Code to require public schools to provide instruction and materials regarding the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking. The key provisions include: - Requiring the local school health advisory council to recommend appropriate grade levels and curriculum for this instruction. - Requiring school districts to adopt policies for the adoption of curriculum materials related to this instruction, including involving the local school health advisory council and providing opportunities for public input. - Requiring school districts to provide written notice to parents about this instruction and obtain parental consent before providing it to students. - Allowing parents to review or purchase copies of the curriculum materials and opt their children out of the instruction without penalty. - Expanding the requirements for school district dating violence policies to include clear statements against dating violence and reporting procedures. - Requiring school districts to make available age-appropriate educational materials and resources on the dangers of dating violence.