House Bill No. 5100 aims to enhance the parenting and paternity awareness program in Texas public schools by incorporating instruction on adoption. The bill amends Sections 28.002(p) and (p-2) of the Education Code to require that the program includes information related to adoption, specifically covering the differences between private adoption and foster care, the process for adopting a child, and adoption as an alternative to parenthood. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of relationship skills and includes assertiveness skills to prevent teenage pregnancy and family violence.

The bill also allows school districts to develop or adopt research-based programs and curriculum materials that align with the updated requirements. These materials may cover child development, parenting skills, and the newly included information regarding adoption. The changes are set to take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and the bill will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)