The bill, S.B. No. 3018, amends the Texas Education Code to enhance the social studies curriculum for public school students from kindergarten through grade 12. It introduces a requirement for school districts to include ethnic studies as part of the foundation curriculum alongside Texas, United States, and world history, government, economics, and geography. Additionally, the bill specifies that students must successfully complete a credit in ethnic studies, world geography, or world history as part of their social studies credits for the foundation high school program.

The amendments also clarify the structure of the foundation high school program, detailing the required credits in various subjects, including English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The changes will apply to students entering the ninth grade in the 2026-2027 school year or later, while students entering higher grades during that school year will follow the previous requirements. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

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