Texas SB451 regulates the purchase and adoption of instructional materials by public schools, prohibiting the use of funds for materials deemed.

Texas SB451 amends the Education Code to restrict the use of funds for instructional materials that contain obscene or harmful content. It prohibits school districts from adopting or using materials listed as rejected by the State Board of Education. The bill also allows school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to use local funds to purchase materials not on the rejected list. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas SB451 regulates the purchase and adoption of instructional materials by public schools, prohibiting the use of funds for materials deemed.

Texas SB451 amends the Education Code to restrict the use of funds for instructional materials that contain obscene or harmful content. It prohibits school districts from adopting or using materials listed as rejected by the State Board of Education. The bill also allows school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to use local funds to purchase materials not on the rejected list. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.