Bill > HB1137

This bill requires two key actions related to parental rights in education: First, the State Board of Education must develop a mandatory training program for school district board trustees that focuses on parents' rights regarding their children's education, with curriculum assistance from the Texas Education Agency. Second, the Texas Education Agency must create and maintain a comprehensive, publicly accessible online handbook explaining parents' rights in their children's education, which must be written in plain language, updated annually, and available in a searchable format on the agency's website. The bill sets specific timelines for implementation, requiring the training program and handbook to be developed by January 1, 2026, and mandating that existing school board trustees complete the training by April 1, 2026. The legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to provide clearer guidance and transparency about parental rights in the educational system.

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