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This bill amends the Texas Education Code to enhance parental rights and oversight of school district curricula. Key provisions include: 1. Allowing parents to designate appeals about their child's education as confidential, preventing public disclosure. 2. Requiring parental consent for certain content in instructional materials, such as violence, profanity, or sexual content (excluding required textbooks). 3. Establishing a grievance procedure for parents to file complaints about violations of their rights, with a requirement for districts to provide the grievance procedure and appeal process. 4. Mandating the Texas Education Agency to annually audit school district curricula for compliance with federal and state law, and requiring districts to notify parents if their curriculum is found noncompliant. The bill aims to empower parents and increase transparency and accountability in public education in Texas.

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