HB 3579 proposes to eliminate the requirement for personal skills instruction in public schools. The bill modifies Section 29.906 of the Education Code by removing references to personal skills while maintaining the integration of positive character traits into the state’s curriculum. It removes specific personal skills such as self-management, interpersonal skills, and responsible decision-making from the list of required traits for character education programs. School districts and charter schools must still implement character education programs but will no longer be required to include personal skills instruction. The changes apply beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.