The bill, H.B. No. 2949, proposes the establishment of "Celebrate Veterans Week" in public schools during the week that includes November 11. This initiative aims to educate students about the sacrifices made by veterans to protect the freedoms enjoyed in the United States. The bill adds a new section, 29.9076, to the Education Code, which designates this week and clarifies that Sunday is considered the first day of the week. Additionally, it allows the Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with other voluntarily participating state agencies, to promote this week through a coordinated program, while ensuring that no agency can develop instructional programs without specific funding appropriated for that purpose.

The bill is set to take effect for the 2025-2026 school year and will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from all elected members in both houses. If it does not achieve this necessary vote, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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