The bill, S.B. No. 625, amends the Education Code to enhance the curriculum requirements for high school students in Texas public schools by mandating the inclusion of personal financial literacy and economics courses. Specifically, it modifies Section 28.025(b-1) to require that students complete one credit in economics, world geography, or world history, while also retaining the requirement for at least one-half credit in government and one-half credit in personal financial literacy. The previous language that allowed for the option of economics or personal financial literacy has been deleted, emphasizing the importance of economics in the curriculum.

The changes will apply to students entering the ninth grade starting in the 2025-2026 school year, with the previous requirements remaining in effect for students entering grades above ninth during that same school year. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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