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TX HB1390

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Erin Zwiener

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to provide written notice to parents before each school year and at least one week prior to any instruction containing religious content, including religious literature, texts, figures, beliefs, holy days, or religion's impact on history

  • Notice must be delivered via personal delivery, mail, or email and include a detailed description of the religious content, a general schedule of when instruction will occur, and information about state law requirements

  • Parents have the right to review or purchase copies of curriculum materials and to remove their student from any religious instruction without disciplinary action, academic penalty, or other sanctions

  • Establishes that parents may file grievances through the district's grievance procedure for violations of these notification requirements

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the requirement of a school district to notify a parent of curriculum or instructional material containing religion or religious values.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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