The bill, S.B. No. 1323, amends the curriculum requirements for high school students in Texas public schools. It specifies that students must successfully complete a foundation high school program that includes four credits in English language arts, three credits in mathematics, three credits in science, three credits in social studies (which now includes a requirement for economics), two credits in a foreign language, five elective credits, one credit in fine arts, and one credit in physical education. Notably, the bill replaces the previous requirement of personal financial literacy or economics with a specific requirement for economics.

The changes outlined in the bill 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 majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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