Texas SB1284 amends civics instruction in public schools, enhancing curriculum and training programs.

Texas SB1284 amends the Education Code to enhance civics instruction in public schools. It mandates that civics training programs include the history and features of civic engagement, government structures, and founding documents. The bill also requires the State Board of Education to adopt essential knowledge and skills that develop students' civic knowledge, including understanding government operations and participating in democracy. Additionally, it requires the board to adopt essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum that develop civic knowledge.

Texas SB1284 amends civics instruction in public schools, enhancing curriculum and training programs.

Texas SB1284 amends the Education Code to enhance civics instruction in public schools. It mandates that civics training programs include the history and features of civic engagement, government structures, and founding documents. The bill also requires the State Board of Education to adopt essential knowledge and skills that develop students' civic knowledge, including understanding government operations and participating in democracy. Additionally, it requires the board to adopt essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum that develop civic knowledge.