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TX SB1323

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brent Hagenbuch

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies the required economics course for high school graduation to explicitly include personal financial literacy as part of the curriculum, rather than offering "personal financial literacy & economics" as an alternative standalone option

  • Maintains existing foundation high school program requirements: 4 credits in English, 3 credits in mathematics, 3 credits in science, 3 credits in social studies, 2 credits in a language other than English, 5 elective credits, 1 credit in fine arts, and 1 credit in physical education

  • Applies only to students entering ninth grade during the 2025-2026 school year or later; students already in grades 10-12 during that year remain under previous requirements

  • Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to the curriculum requirements for high school students in public schools.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-162/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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