Texas HB641 mandates digital citizenship instruction in public schools, focusing on responsible online behavior.

HB641 requires Texas school districts to include digital citizenship education in their curriculum, starting with the 2025-2026 school year. This instruction, part of the social studies curriculum for sixth graders, covers media literacy, digital ethics, respectful discourse, safety, security, digital footprint awareness, and cyberbullying prevention. The State Board of Education will set the rules for this mandate. The bill's provisions take effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds majority; otherwise, they will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB641 mandates digital citizenship instruction in public schools, focusing on responsible online behavior.

HB641 requires Texas school districts to include digital citizenship education in their curriculum, starting with the 2025-2026 school year. This instruction, part of the social studies curriculum for sixth graders, covers media literacy, digital ethics, respectful discourse, safety, security, digital footprint awareness, and cyberbullying prevention. The State Board of Education will set the rules for this mandate. The bill's provisions take effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds majority; otherwise, they will take effect on September 1, 2025.