Texas HB1253 mandates the inclusion of bullying and harassment education in public school health curriculum.
Texas HB1253 amends the Education Code to require the State Board of Education to incorporate evidence-based practices in the health curriculum for public school students. These practices will address awareness, prevention, identification, self-defense, resolution, and intervention in bullying and harassment. Additionally, the curriculum will teach respect for bodily autonomy and confidence in protecting one's own bodily autonomy. The changes will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.
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