A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to certain curriculum in public schools, including certain instructional requirements and prohibitions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter J, Chapter 21, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 21.4555 to read as follows:
Sec. 21.4555. CIVICS TRAINING PROGRAM. (a) To facilitate the teaching of curriculum consistent with Sections 28.002(h-2) and 28.0022, the commissioner shall develop and make available civics training programs for teachers and administrators.
(b) A civics training program developed under this section must include training in:
(1) the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum related to civic knowledge adopted under Section 28.002(h-2);
(2) guided classroom discussion of current events, as appropriate for the grade level and consistent with the restrictions under Section 28.0022;
(3) classroom simulations and models of governmental and democratic processes consistent with the requirements and restrictions of Section 28.002(h-2) and 28.0022;
(4) media literacy, including instruction on verifying information and sources, identifying and responding to logical fallacies, and identifying propaganda, as appropriate for
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