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 develop training on parental rights, with the curriculum and materials being created in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency. Additionally, a new Section 26.0025 is added to the Education Code, which mandates the Texas Education Agency to create and maintain a comprehensive parental rights handbook that is written in plain language, updated annually, and made publicly accessible online.

The bill sets a timeline for implementation, requiring the State Board of Education to have the training available by January 1, 2026, and the Texas Education Agency to create the parental rights handbook by the same date. Furthermore, it stipulates that any school district trustee who takes the oath of office before January 1, 2026, must complete the required 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)