The bill amends the Texas Education Code to enhance the curriculum requirements for high school students by mandating the inclusion of courses focused on the United States and Texas Constitutions. Specifically, it requires each school district that offers grades K-12 to provide a foundation curriculum that includes social studies, which now explicitly encompasses the United States Constitution and the Texas Constitution, along with economics and geography. Additionally, high school programs must offer a course titled "The United States Constitution and the Texas Constitution" that fulfills the requirements for social studies credit, utilizing materials approved by the State Board of Education.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing requirements for the foundation high school program, ensuring that students complete specific credits in social studies, including the newly mandated Constitution courses. It also repeals a previous section related to economics, indicating a shift in focus towards constitutional education. The changes will apply to students entering the ninth grade in the 2025-2026 school year or later, while students in higher grades during that time will continue under the previous curriculum requirements. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.002, Education Code 28.0021 (Education Code 28)