The bill, H.B. No. 1137, aims to enhance parental rights in education by mandating the creation of a handbook that outlines these rights and establishing training requirements for school district trustees. Specifically, it amends Section 11.159 of the Education Code to require the State Board of Education to provide training for trustees on parental rights regarding their children's education. The board, with assistance from the Texas Education Agency, will develop the necessary curriculum and materials for this training.

Additionally, the bill introduces Section 26.0025 to the Education Code, which mandates the Texas Education Agency to create and maintain a comprehensive parental rights handbook. This handbook must be written in plain language, updated annually to reflect changes in law or guidance, and made publicly accessible online. The bill sets deadlines for the development of the training and handbook, requiring both to be available by January 1, 2026, and mandates that existing trustees complete the training by April 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 11.159 (Education Code 11)