SB204 mandates a handbook on parental rights in education and requires trustees to complete related training.

SB204 amends the Texas Education Code to require the State Board of Education to mandate training on parental rights in education for school board trustees. The curriculum and materials for this training will be developed by the State Board of Education, with assistance from the agency. Additionally, the Texas Education Agency must create and maintain a handbook that explains all parental rights regarding a child's education, including student rights that parents may enforce. The handbook must be written in plain language, updated annually, and made publicly available online.

SB204 mandates a handbook on parental rights in education and requires trustees to complete related training.

SB204 amends the Texas Education Code to require the State Board of Education to mandate training on parental rights in education for school board trustees. The curriculum and materials for this training will be developed by the State Board of Education, with assistance from the agency. Additionally, the Texas Education Agency must create and maintain a handbook that explains all parental rights regarding a child's education, including student rights that parents may enforce. The handbook must be written in plain language, updated annually, and made publicly available online.