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Texas House Bill HB1272

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1272

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools.

Impact

The introduction of healthy relationships education through HB 1272 will have a significant impact on the way personal relationships are discussed in the educational context. By establishing a structured program, the bill seeks to equip students with vital life skills that can enhance their well-being and interpersonal interactions. This initiative may reduce incidences of unhealthy relationships among adolescents, promoting safer school environments and healthier social dynamics.

Summary

House Bill 1272 aims to introduce healthy relationships education into public school curricula in Texas. The bill requires school districts to offer this education at specified grade levels, guided by curricula developed and adopted by the State Board of Education. The curriculum is expected to focus on skills such as communication, decision-making, and developing healthy relationships, reflecting age-appropriate standards based on the evolving cognitive and emotional capacities of students. The bill emphasizes that materials must be peer-reviewed and recognized by leading authorities in education and psychology.

Contention

However, the bill has faced some contention regarding its implementation. Opponents argue that while the intention behind the bill is commendable, the execution may lead to controversies over the content deemed appropriate for different age groups. Concerns also arise regarding the potential for parents to feel excluded from the curriculum development process, despite provisions stating that parents have the right to review materials and remove their children from the program if desired. Balancing educational enrichment with parental rights and community values could present challenges in adopting the bill across diverse educational settings.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 28. Courses Of Study; Advancement
    • Section: New Section

Latest HB1272 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4016

Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools.

TX HB4017

Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.

TX SB1880

Relating to the grievance procedure in public schools.

TX SB77

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX SB8

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.

TX HB5261

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.

TX HB272

Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.

TX HB890

Relating to parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials.

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