Texas HB1137 mandates a handbook on parental rights in education and training for school board trustees.
HB1137 requires the Texas Education Agency to create a handbook detailing parental rights in education, including student rights parents can enforce. The handbook must be written in plain language, updated annually, and accessible online. The State Board of Education must develop and provide training on these rights for trustees, with new trustees needing to complete the training by April 1, 2026. The Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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