Texas HB3048 mandates the State Board of Education to revise public school social studies curricula to include instruction on the history of persons.

Texas HB3048 requires the State Board of Education to revise the essential knowledge and skills for social studies curricula to include instruction on the history of persons with disabilities and the disability rights movement in the United States. This instruction must be age and grade-level appropriate. The changes must be implemented by March 1, 2026. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3048 mandates the State Board of Education to revise public school social studies curricula to include instruction on the history of persons.

Texas HB3048 requires the State Board of Education to revise the essential knowledge and skills for social studies curricula to include instruction on the history of persons with disabilities and the disability rights movement in the United States. This instruction must be age and grade-level appropriate. The changes must be implemented by March 1, 2026. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it takes effect September 1, 2025.