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 to promote this week in collaboration with other state agencies that choose to participate, while ensuring that no agency can develop instructional programs without specific funding appropriated for that purpose.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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