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TX HB1358

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Terri Leo-Wilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits school districts from using state-allotted funds to purchase instructional materials that appear on the State Board of Education's list of rejected instructional materials

  • Bans school districts from adopting or using any instructional material included on the State Board of Education's rejected materials list, regardless of funding source

  • Restricts open-enrollment charter schools and school districts from adopting open education resource instructional materials if they appear on the rejected materials list

  • Limits use of local funds to purchase only instructional materials not included on the State Board of Education's rejected materials list

  • Takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to the purchase, adoption, and use of instructional materials by public schools.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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