Texas HB344 prohibits public schools from providing instruction or activities on sexual orientation or gender identity to students in prekindergarten.

Texas HB344 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, or school employees from providing or allowing third parties to provide instruction, guidance, activities, or programming on sexual orientation or gender identity to students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. Exceptions include student speech or expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment and health-related services provided with parental consent. The prohibition takes effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB344 prohibits public schools from providing instruction or activities on sexual orientation or gender identity to students in prekindergarten.

Texas HB344 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, or school employees from providing or allowing third parties to provide instruction, guidance, activities, or programming on sexual orientation or gender identity to students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. Exceptions include student speech or expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment and health-related services provided with parental consent. The prohibition takes effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year.