Texas SB983 prohibits instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools and restricts communication on human sexuality topics.

Texas SB983 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts and charter schools from providing instruction, guidance, activities, or programming on sexual orientation or gender identity to students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. It also restricts communication between school employees and students on topics included in the reproductive and sexual health curriculum outside of dedicated instruction. The bill requires school districts to adopt policies on such communication, including referring students to parents or counselors and preventing improper communication.

Texas SB983 prohibits instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools and restricts communication on human sexuality topics.

Texas SB983 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts and charter schools from providing instruction, guidance, activities, or programming on sexual orientation or gender identity to students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. It also restricts communication between school employees and students on topics included in the reproductive and sexual health curriculum outside of dedicated instruction. The bill requires school districts to adopt policies on such communication, including referring students to parents or counselors and preventing improper communication.