S.B. No. 2617 mandates that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in Texas adopt a policy requiring the use of the terms "Anno Domini (AD)" and "Before Christ (BC)" when expressing dates during student instruction. The bill stipulates that these educational institutions cannot purchase or select curriculum materials that express dates in a manner inconsistent with this policy. This new requirement aims to standardize the way dates are presented in educational settings.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2026-2027 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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