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TX SB2617

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Creighton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school district boards of trustees and open-enrollment charter school governing bodies to adopt and implement a policy mandating the use of "Anno Domini (AD)" and "Before Christ (BC)" when expressing dates during student instruction

  • Prohibits school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from purchasing or selecting curriculum materials that express dates in a manner inconsistent with the AD/BC requirement

  • Applies beginning with the 2026-2027 school year

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

Legislative Description

Relating to a policy adopted by a school district or open-enrollment charter school regarding the expression of dates.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education5/21/2025
Education K-164/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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