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TX SB371
TX SB371Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
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Introduced
11/14/2024
11/14/2024
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Texas Education Code to require school districts to obtain explicit written parental consent before providing students with human sexuality instruction. Specifically, the bill mandates that schools must obtain a standalone written consent form from parents at least 14 days before the human sexuality instruction begins, and this consent request cannot be combined with any other notification or consent form. The new requirement will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, giving schools time to prepare for the change. The bill will become law immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or otherwise will take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislation appears aimed at increasing parental involvement and control over their children's sexual education curriculum by ensuring parents have advance notice and must provide explicit permission before their child can participate in such instruction.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Donna Campbell (R)*,
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Brandon Creighton (R),
Pete Flores (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Bryan Hughes (R),
Phil King (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Mayes Middleton (R),
Kevin Sparks (R),
Last Action
Referred to Public Education (on 04/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB371 |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00371E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00371E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00371S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00371I.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB00371I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00371I.htm |
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