Texas HB5100 mandates adoption education in public schools' parenting and paternity awareness programs.

Texas HB5100 requires the State Board of Education to develop a parenting and paternity awareness program for public schools. The program must include information on adoption, such as the differences between private adoption and foster care, the adoption process, and adoption as an alternative to becoming a parent. The program will be used in high school health curriculums, with the option for middle and junior high schools. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, or immediately if passed by a two-thirds majority.

Texas HB5100 mandates adoption education in public schools' parenting and paternity awareness programs.

Texas HB5100 requires the State Board of Education to develop a parenting and paternity awareness program for public schools. The program must include information on adoption, such as the differences between private adoption and foster care, the adoption process, and adoption as an alternative to becoming a parent. The program will be used in high school health curriculums, with the option for middle and junior high schools. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, or immediately if passed by a two-thirds majority.