S.B. No. 371 is a bill that mandates parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools in Texas. The bill amends Section 28.004 of the Education Code by adding a new subsection (i-2), which requires school districts to obtain written consent from a student's parent before providing human sexuality instruction. The request for this written consent must be separate from any other notifications or consent requests and must be delivered to the parent at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the instruction.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.004 (Education Code 28)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 28.004 (Education Code 28)
Engrossed: Education Code 28.004 (Education Code 28)