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HB 1927 amends the Texas Education Code to address instructional materials and requirements for certain public school curricula. It mandates that civics education materials align with the essential knowledge and skills framework established for social studies. The bill prohibits teachers from being compelled to cover controversial or widely debated topics unless done objectively and without political bias. It bans the inclusion of advocacy or activism, such as lobbying or public policy internships, in student coursework. Additionally, it restricts teaching concepts asserting inherent superiority or responsibility based on race or sex and prohibits reliance on the 1619 Project as required content. These provisions apply beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
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