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TX SB204
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angela Paxton
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AI Summary
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Texas Education Agency must create and maintain a parental rights handbook explaining all rights parents have regarding their child's education, including student rights that parents may enforce on behalf of their children
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The handbook must be written in plain language, updated annually to reflect changes in law or agency guidance, and made publicly available in searchable format on the agency's website
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State Board of Education must require school district board trustees to complete training on parental rights in education, with curriculum and materials developed by the board with agency assistance
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Implementation deadlines: handbook must be created by January 1, 2026; training must be available by April 1, 2026; trustees who took office before January 1, 2026 must complete training by September 1, 2026
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Act takes effect September 1, 2025; passed Senate 29-1 on April 10, 2025 and House 138-3 on May 28, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a handbook on parental rights in education and training requirements on parental rights in education for a member of the board of trustees of a school district.
Education
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025