Texas HB824 mandates civics instruction in high school government curriculum, focusing on roles of officials and election laws.

Texas HB824 amends the Education Code to require the State Board of Education to include specific civic knowledge in the government curriculum for high school students. This includes understanding the roles of various governmental officials, the voting process and election laws, eligibility requirements for elected office, Robert's Rules of Order, and the elected officials representing students at each government level. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB824 mandates civics instruction in high school government curriculum, focusing on roles of officials and election laws.

Texas HB824 amends the Education Code to require the State Board of Education to include specific civic knowledge in the government curriculum for high school students. This includes understanding the roles of various governmental officials, the voting process and election laws, eligibility requirements for elected office, Robert's Rules of Order, and the elected officials representing students at each government level. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.