Texas HB4002 prohibits instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools and mandates parental consent for student.

Texas HB4002 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts, charter schools, and their employees from providing or allowing instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity. It also mandates that school districts require written parental consent for students to participate in clubs promoting themes of sexuality, gender, or gender identity. The bill emphasizes parental rights to information about their child's health and perception of biological sex, and it outlines procedures for notifying parents about changes in student services and club participation.

Texas HB4002 prohibits instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools and mandates parental consent for student.

Texas HB4002 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts, charter schools, and their employees from providing or allowing instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity. It also mandates that school districts require written parental consent for students to participate in clubs promoting themes of sexuality, gender, or gender identity. The bill emphasizes parental rights to information about their child's health and perception of biological sex, and it outlines procedures for notifying parents about changes in student services and club participation.