Texas SB2714 prohibits public higher education institutions from requiring students to enroll in certain courses, using them for general education.

Texas SB2714 amends the Education Code to prohibit public institutions of higher education from requiring students to enroll in certain courses, using such courses to satisfy general education requirements, or funding them with state appropriations. These courses include those that promote critical race theory, whiteness, systemic racism, or the idea that racially neutral laws perpetuate oppression. The bill also restricts faculty from being required to include such content in their courses or participate in related training. Violations of these provisions are subject to penalties.

Texas SB2714 prohibits public higher education institutions from requiring students to enroll in certain courses, using them for general education.

Texas SB2714 amends the Education Code to prohibit public institutions of higher education from requiring students to enroll in certain courses, using such courses to satisfy general education requirements, or funding them with state appropriations. These courses include those that promote critical race theory, whiteness, systemic racism, or the idea that racially neutral laws perpetuate oppression. The bill also restricts faculty from being required to include such content in their courses or participate in related training. Violations of these provisions are subject to penalties.