The parent would have to receive the request for consent no later than the 14th day before the human sexuality instruction begins.
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas Senate bill would require a school district to get written consent from a parent before receiving instruction about human sexuality.
Senate Bill 371, which was authored by state Sen. Donna Campbell, would make a school district obtain a written consent from a parent before teaching their student about human sexuality. The bill was filed on Nov. 11, 2024.
The Senate Education K-16 Committee held a public hearing on SB 371 Thursday morning.
The parent would have to receive the request for consent no later than the 14th day before the human sexuality instruction begins. If approved, the law would apply starting with the 2025-26 school year.
The bill could take effect on Sept. 1, 2025.
Other senators who sponsored the bill include: Sen. Paul Bettencourt, Sen. Bob Hall, Sen. Bryan Hughes and Sen. Kevin Sparks.