Texas SB2249 mandates that instructional materials in public schools refer to years as "BC" or "AD," not "BCE" or "CE.

Texas SB2249 amends the Education Code to require that instructional materials in public schools refer to years as "BC" or "AD," as appropriate, and not use "BCE" or "CE." Instructional materials acquired after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025, must comply with this change. Materials acquired before this date remain governed by the law in effect at the time of acquisition. The act does not prohibit materials that explain the meaning of "BCE" or "CE.

Texas SB2249 mandates that instructional materials in public schools refer to years as "BC" or "AD," not "BCE" or "CE.

Texas SB2249 amends the Education Code to require that instructional materials in public schools refer to years as "BC" or "AD," as appropriate, and not use "BCE" or "CE." Instructional materials acquired after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025, must comply with this change. Materials acquired before this date remain governed by the law in effect at the time of acquisition. The act does not prohibit materials that explain the meaning of "BCE" or "CE.