88R4523 ANG-D
By: Campos H.B. No. 1291
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology
applications curriculum for certain public school students.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 28.002(c-3), Education Code, is amended
to read as follows:
(c-3) In adopting the essential knowledge and skills for the
technology applications curriculum for kindergarten through grade
eight, the State Board of Education shall adopt essential knowledge
and skills that include coding, including coding for video games,
computer programming, computational thinking, and cybersecurity.
The State Board of Education shall review and revise, as needed, the
essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications
curriculum every five years to ensure the curriculum:
(1) is relevant to student education; and
(2) aligns with current or emerging professions.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.