The bill, S.B. No. 1396, aims to prohibit the adoption or use of national sexuality education standards in public schools in Texas. It amends the Education Code to define "national sexuality education standards" as those developed by the Future of Sex Education Initiative and explicitly states that the State Board of Education cannot adopt these standards or common core state standards. Additionally, school districts and open-enrollment charter schools are not required to offer any aspect of these national standards.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the requirements for course materials and instruction related to human sexuality, emphasizing abstinence as the preferred choice for unmarried students. It mandates that any instruction on human sexuality must not be based on the national sexuality education standards. The provisions of this act will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and it will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.004 (Education Code 28)