Texas HB4442 mandates mindfulness courses for middle, junior high, and high school students.
HB4442 requires school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to offer an elective mindfulness course to middle, junior high, and high school students. The course must include techniques to enhance focus, manage stress, improve emotional regulation, and cultivate self-awareness and compassion. For high school students, the course must meet the requirements for an elective credit. The law applies starting with the 2026-2027 school year.
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