The bill amends Section 28.025(b-1) of the Education Code to update the curriculum requirements for high school students in Texas public schools. Notably, it introduces a requirement for students to complete one credit in economics, which now includes personal financial literacy, while removing the previous option of personal financial literacy or economics. The curriculum will still require four credits in English language arts, three credits in mathematics, three credits in science, three credits in social studies, two credits in a foreign language, five elective credits, one credit in fine arts, and one credit in physical education.

The changes will apply to students entering the ninth grade starting in the 2025-2026 school year, while students entering grades above ninth during that school year will follow the previous curriculum requirements. The bill is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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