S.B. No. 1207 amends the Education Code to enhance the parenting and paternity awareness program in Texas public schools by incorporating instruction on adoption. The bill mandates that the program must now include information related to adoption, specifically covering the differences between private adoption and foster care, the processes for adopting a child, and adoption as an alternative to parenthood. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of relationship skills and includes assertiveness skills to prevent teenage pregnancy, abusive relationships, and family violence.

The bill also allows school districts to develop or adopt research-based programs and curriculum materials that align with the updated parenting and paternity awareness program. These materials can provide instruction on child development, parenting skills, and the newly included information regarding adoption. The changes will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and the bill will be enacted immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)
Engrossed: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)
House Committee Report: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)
Enrolled: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)