The bill amends the Texas Education Code to enhance the social studies curriculum for public school students by requiring the inclusion of ethnic studies alongside existing subjects such as Texas, United States, and world history, government, economics, and geography. Specifically, Section 28.002(a) is revised to incorporate "ethnic studies" into the required foundation curriculum. Additionally, Section 28.025(b-1) is updated to mandate that students complete one credit in ethnic studies, world geography, or world history as part of their social studies credits for high school graduation.

The changes will apply to students entering the ninth grade in the 2026-2027 school year or later, while those entering higher grades during that school year will follow the previous requirements. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)
House Committee Report: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)