The bill amends the Education Code to establish new requirements and prohibitions regarding instructional materials in public schools, particularly focusing on civics education and controversial issues. It mandates that each school district or open-enrollment charter school must teach civics education and adopt instructional materials consistent with essential knowledge and skills. Additionally, it specifies that teachers cannot be compelled to discuss or use materials covering widely debated public policy issues, and if they choose to do so, they must approach the topic objectively and without political bias.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits school districts and teachers from requiring students to engage in activities related to political activism or social policy advocacy for course credit. It also includes a list of concepts that cannot be taught or incorporated into courses, such as the idea that one race or sex is inherently superior to another, or that individuals should be discriminated against based on their race or sex. The bill is set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, with provisions for immediate effect if it receives the necessary legislative approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.0022 (Education Code 28)